Home – Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest – April 20th to 23rd 2023

 
 Welcome to our  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

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. 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. 

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2023 Shad Contest Dates Are  April 20, 21, 22, 23

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Here is the contact information for Daryl Pierce, from the PFBC. He would like shad catch information sent to him until the new Shad Biologist is hired. You can also direct any questions or concerns that you may have to him. If you do not fill out the fish catch forms, at least text or email your shad reports to him.

Below is a fish catch report that was put together by the PFBC, and the Delaware River Shad Fishermen’s Association.   Anthony Winn, the shad biologist, is no longer with the PFBC,  so the email and text contact info, is not valid. I will update when i get the new contact info.  Now more than ever, it is very important to provide the PFBC, with as much shad catch information as we can.  With the limit being reduced from 3 shad , down to 2 shad, this information will play a big part, on whether or not more reduction is necessary.  If you have any questions about the report, reach out to me. Eric 610 762 0440

2023 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest Champion

Steve Kollar