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The 2023 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest registration is now open.
Home – Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest – April 20th to 23rd 2023
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Welcome to our new website, my name is Eric Fistler, and I have lived by and fished the Delaware River, my entire life. I started the Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest in 2011 after the Easton Shad tournament ceased operations. The Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest is a fun-filled family event, with something for everyone. There is a top ten payout, along with 4 daily prizes. there are 2 senior bonus prizes, a veterans bonus prize, a top 3 women’s bonus prizes, and top 5 kids bonus prizes, in 2 age groups. Age 11 and under, and Age 12 to 15. Prize amounts are determined by entry fees and sponsorship fees. Our grand prize has held steady at $20,000 since 2018. Pending approval, an 18 foot Yamaha G3 Boat, with a 90/65 Jet drive, and Bear Trailer, will be given away. Included with your registration, all contestants are entered into a drawing for the boat package giveaway. Fishing takes place anywhere on the Delaware River. Tributaries are off-limit. Update: Give away boat has been approved for 2023
New for this year, is the option for online registration. Please note that you can only register and pay for one person at a time. Follow the online instructions to choose either adult, or kids option, and shirt size. Membership to the Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s Association will no longer be included with your shad contest registration. If you wish to remain a member, you can renew at DRSFA.ORG. We are asking that contestants try to pick up your contest t/shirt, either during the contest, or Monday, April 24 6 pm, at the awards ceremony, located at the Phillipsburg boat launch. This year’s banquet will be held on Saturday, March 18 6 pm, at the Alpha Vol. Fire Hall, 1109 Lee Ave. Alpha, N.J. 08865. $35 Adult Kids 15 & under are free. You can call, text, or email me to reserve your seat. Eric 610 762 0440 eric@shadfishingcontest.com
1/24/2023
Our next get together will be Saturday January 28th @ Dub’s on 5th 6pm
11/13/22
2023 Shad Contest Dates Are April 20, 21, 22, 23
Our Banquet will held on March 18 2023 6PM at Alpha Vol. Fire Hall 1109 Lee Ave. Alpha, N.J. 08865. $35 per person, pay at the door. Kids 15 & under are free
2022 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest Champion
Bill Gordon
The Top Ten Finishers Of The 2022 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest are as follows
1ST- $20.000 Bill Gordon, Media, Pa. 5.555 lb
2ND- $3,000 Thomas Fretz, Richlandtown, Pa 5.320 lb
3RD- $ 2,500 Charlie Roberts, Gilbert, Pa 5.070 lb
4TH- $1,300 Terry Nansteel, Bangor, Pa 4.860 lb
5TH- $1,250 Steve Kollar, Washington Crossing, Pa 4.655
6TH- $1,200 Joe Kalmar, Breinigsville,Pa 4.625 lb
7TH- $1,150 Ron Worman, Easton, Pa 4.620 lb
8TH- $ 1,100 Chris Hendershot, Easton, Pa 4.570 lb
9TH- $ 1,050 David Fogel, Weisport, Pa 4.540 lb
10TH- $ 1,000 James Ashe, Columbia,N.J 4.540 LB
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The 2023 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest registration is now open.
Address:
715 Buttermilk Road
Hellertown PA 18055-9779
Phone:
610-762-0440
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