Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest – April 24th to 27th, 2025

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

Banquet date is Saturday March 15th 2025 at the Alpha Volunteer Fire Hall   1109 Lee Ave    Alpha, NJ.  Start time is 6pm. $30 all you can eat buffet. Kids under 16 are free    The PFBC will give a presentation on Americann Shad.  We are asking for donated items for our tricky trays, and silent auctions.  Call Eric 610 762 0440, or email eric@shadfishingcontest.com

2024 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest Champion
Ryan Peterson