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Address:
715 Buttermilk Road
Hellertown PA 18055-9779
Phone:
610-762-0440
News & Events
News & Notes:
Welcome to our website, courtesy of D.C. Helms Inc. Phillipsburg, N.J. 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 29 2024 6pm, at the awards ceremony, located at the Phillipsburg boat launch.
Fishing Guide Services:
See a list of fishing guides below or Visit our links page
3-20-24
Questionnaire – Yamaha Motors & Yamaha G3 Boats
Yamaha, & Yamaha G3 Boats came on board as our title sponsor in 2017, and sponsored a 16 foot jetboat package, that is given away by drawing every year. This is done through Bob Mayberry & Family, at Mayberry Marine, in Port Murray NJ. Starting in 2021, Yamaha & Yamaha G3 Boats increased the giveaway boat package, to an 18 foot Yamaha G3, with a Yamaha 90/65 jet drive, and Bear Trailer. Our Yamaha Service Rep, and our Yamaha Sales Rep, are setup at the weigh station each year. It has been observed, that since the give away boat started, that we are seeing more G3 Boats, and Yamaha Motors, at the Phillipsburg, NJ Boat Launch every year.
With this observation, we are polling boat owners for the Make of your Boat, and the Make of your Motor.
Please visit our Questionnaire page, fill out the form and let us know about your boat and engine or email eric@shadfishingcontest.com, or call 610-762-0440
Thank You for Your help!
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
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
Shad Fishing Report: 4/10/24 Shad fishing resumed this past Sunday, after last weeks rain event. Reports were not good, as the river was still high, with debri throughout the water column. I managed 1 shad, and a rainbow trout. Most reports in Easton were 1 to 3 shad. Monday reports were better, and the lower part of the river was much better. Tuesday the reports were better up and down the river, but the lower Delaware was much better. Easton reports were in the 10 to 20 range. Wednesday, the reports were excellent up past Easton. I was out from 7am to 11:30 am and went 33 for 37. I got reports in the 30’s 40’s 60’s, shad caught range. The upper river is still slow, but should pick up after this next rain event. Get out there between the rain events, the river has good pods of shad moving up. Good Luck
Shad Fishing Report: 4/11/24 I Could only fish until 11am today, so I stayed near the boat launch. I dropped 1st line in at 6:40am, and was hooked up before I picked up a 2nd rod. I landed 62 shad, and lost many more. There was one other boat, and shore anglers on both sides of the Lehigh falls. Everyone was getting hooked up non stop. Rusty Held was out for 2 hours after work and landed 40 in 2 hours. All other reports were the same. The shad run is in full swing. The river is coming back up from the latest rain event, but not as bad as the last rain event. I usually start back up a day or 2 after the river crests. Good Luck to everyone, and be safe out there
12/06/24
2025 Shad Contest Dates Are April 24, 25, 26, 27
If you are looking to book a shad fishing trip for 2025, the following guides have trips available
Finseeker River Guide Service
Tim Keebler
215 262 4811
fishbonzkeebler@gmail.com
Big D River Guide Service
Dieter Scheel
610 574 7519
BigDRiverguide.com
Lambertville Area
Rusty Balls Tackle & Guide Service
Rusty Held
484 239 4723
rustyballstackle@gmail.com
Easton Area
Fresh Water Krew Guide Service
Nick Picone
908 310 5874
nickpicone@yahoo.com
multi species fishing guide
Easton, Raubsville, Riegelsville Area
Freedom Outdoors Guide Service
Craig McGuinness
908 392 3699
c.mcguinn0386@gmail.com
Bass Chaser Guide Service
Capt. Karl
215 840 3093
Shad, Stripers, Flatheads, Snakeheads, & Smallmouth Bass
DelawareRiverBass.com
2024 Get Together Dates 6pm start times
Saturday January 13 @ 6pm Riverside Barr & Grill
Saturday January 27 @ 6pm Dub’s on 5th
Saturday February 3 @ 6pm Domenico’s Pizzeria & Liquor 507 US-46, Belvidere, NJ
Saturday February 17@ 6pm Italian American Social Club Pursel & Mill Streets Phillipsburg NJ 08865
Saturday February 24 @ 6pm Dub’s on 5th West Easton
Saturday March 2 @ 6 pm Tiptons Tavern
Saturday March 9 @ 6pm Banquet: Alpha Vol Fire Hall 1109 Lee Ave Alpha, NJ 08865
Saturday March 16 @ 6pm Hootz Bar 12 River Rd Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Saturday March 23 @ 6pm Huntington Vol Fire Co 1 Maple Ave Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 Buy & Sell, Show & Tell
Saturday March 30 @ 6pm The Sandbar 4 Union Square #2 Phillipsburg,NJ
Saturday April 6 @ 6 pm The Richmond Hotel 8491 N. Delaware Dr. Bangor, Pa 18013
Saturday April 13 @ 6 pm Pizza Villa (formerly ILL GAETTANO’S Restaurant) 665 Columbus Ave Phillipsburg, NJ
Thursday April 18 @ 6pm Riverside Barr & Grill Changed from April 17 to April 18
12/06/24 Our annual banquet will be held on Saturday March 15th 2025 6pm @ the Alpha Vol Fire Hall 1109 Lee Ave Alpha, NJ 08865