Home – Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest – April 24th to 27th 2025
2024 Registration Count
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. 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.
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 28 2025 6 pm, at the awards ceremony, located at the Phillipsburg boat launch.
2025 Shad Contest Dates Are April 24, 25, 26, 27
Our Grand Prize has increased to $25,000 for 2024
The Top Ten Finishers Of The 2024 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest are as follows
1ST- $25,000 Ryan Peterson, Easton, Pa. 5.185 lb
2ND- $3,000 Steve Kollar, Washington Crossing, Pa. 5.180 lb
3RD- $ 2,500 Mickey Kitchen, Blairstown, N.J. 5.170 lb
4TH- $1,300 Ron Bane Sr, Frackville, Pa 5.130 lb
5TH- $1,250 George Behre, Ruckersville, NJ. 5.120 lb
6TH- $1,200 Jared Casciole, Easton, Pa. 5.090 lb
7TH- $1,150 Robin Bet, Bangor, Pa 5.085 lb
8TH- $ 1,100 Michael Joirle, Myrtle Beach S.C. 5.025 lb
9TH- $ 1,050 Patricia Getz, Easton, Pa 4.985 lb
10TH- $ 1,000 Tom Meixsell, Nazareth, Pa. 4.979 LB
Day 1 Results
1. $250 Ryan Peterson 5.185lb
2. $200 Mickey Kitchen 5.170lb
3. $150 George Behre 5.120lb
4. $100 Roger Randall 4.865lb
Day 2 Results:
1. $250 Steve Kollar 5.180lb
2. $200 Ron Bane Sr 5.130lb
3. $150 Patricia Getz 4.985lb
4. $100 Tom Meixsell 4.979 lb
Day 3 Results
1. $250 Robin Bet 5.085lb
2. $200 Michael Jiorle 5.025lb
3. $150 Jacob Hockman 4.860lb
4. $100 Harper Getz 4.810lb
Day 4 Results
1. $250 Jared Casciole 5.090lb
2. $200 Pat Clinese 4.930lb
3. 150 Ken Hess 4.790lb
4. $100 Collin Miller 4.770lb
1st $300 Harper Getz 4.810 lbs
4th $125 Miguel Mendez 4.250 lbs
5th $100 Alexianna Nansteel 4.170 lbs
4th $125 Tristan Fawthrop 4.210 lbs
5th $100 Carmine Waskiel 4.200 lbs
Women’s Bonus Prizes
1st $300 Harper Getz 4.810 lbs
2nd $200 Tailyn Faulkner 4.745 lbs
3rd $100 Laverne Stephens 4.430 lbs
4.775 John Kulak $100
Sr Bonus Prize Age 75 & Up
4.865 Roger Randall $100
Veterans Bonus Prize
$500 Ron Bane Sr 5.130lbs
2024 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest Champion
Ryan Peterson
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Address:
715 Buttermilk Road
Hellertown PA 18055-9779
Phone:
610-762-0440