New Hampshire Bass Federation Open to all anglers 16 year old and older 1-Day Bass Tournament Blast Off and Check In Time: Day-1: Blast off 7 am and Check In 3 pm - 8 Fish Limit - 12" minimum - Off Limits: October 1 through March 31: 1 the area of Paugus Bay which lies between the railroad trestle at its south end and the Lakeport Dam in Laconia; 2 the area of open water (the area not normally covered by ice in winter) at Weirs Channel. - Must have proper fishing license