Rescheduled: Think Like a Fish: Seasonal Fish Behavior

Soon enough, anglers will return to Squam Lake by water and by shore to target large and small-mouth bass for their spring spawn. But have you ever wondered why these fish start bedding now? Or how they spent their winter? Come join us at the Squam Lakes Association on June 28, from 8:30 – 11am, for a roughly 2-mile kayak trip around Piper’s Cove and learn about how the seasons affect fish behavior. Participants will learn when and where to find fish for their angling or viewing pleasure, and we’ll also discuss the habits of other fish species that live throughout the lake’s water column.

Participants should meet at the SLA building at 8am, then we will head down to the docks and outfit you with kayaks, paddles, and life vests. We won’t be fishing on this outing, but you're sure to gain a better understanding of how to “think like a fish” for the next time you cast a line. This is a great time of year – and time of day – to hopefully spot some big bass on their spawning beds.

All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by adults.

Please come prepared with plenty of water, snacks, and sunscreen, as we’ll be out on the water for a few hours. SLA will provide you life vests, but if you prefer to bring your own, that is fine too.

Hunter Hine is an LRCC member serving as a Volunteer Program Assistant with the SLA for the 2025 season. He hails from Baltimore County, Maryland, where he previously worked in journalism and public affairs. He loves wading into streams and waving around a fly-fishing rod for hours. Sometimes, he catches a fish that way.

Faith O'Toole is from Albany, NY, and graduated in May 2024 from the SUNY ESF with a Bachelor's degree in Aquatic and Fisheries Science. In 2023, Fay studied abroad in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where she found a love for scientific diving. While not working, you can find her fishing, hiking, and relaxing by a bonfire.

Squam Lakes Association

Meet in the great room and we will head out to the docks and kayak into Piper's Cove.

Squam Lakes Association

Throughout the year, the Squam Lakes Association offers free programs open to the public on a variety of nature and conservation related topics.

The Adventure Ecology programs are presented by the Lakes Region Conservation Corps members who perform important conservation work in support of the Association's mission.

The Lakes Region Conservation Corps (LRCC) is an AmeriCorps service program that develops skills and experiences for conservation professionals. The program provides hands-on conservation work experience and numerous certifications over a broad range of areas