Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest

Pennsylvania & New Jersey Delaware River – April 24th to 27th, 2025

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

2025 Contest News

Welcome to our website!  You can now register online, if desired. Please note that you can only register and pay for one person at a time.

2025 Bi-State Shad Fishing Banquet

This year’s banquet will be held on Saturday March 15th 2025 @ 6pm, at the Alpha Vol. Fire Hall, 1109 Lee Ave. Alpha, N.J. 08865.

Banquet Donations

We are asking for gift baskets and goods for our tricky trays, and auctions for this years banquet.  Please click here for more information.

Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest

2025 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

1/8/25    Our 1st get together is this Saturday  1/11/25 at the Riverside Barr & Grill 5801 South Delaware Drive   Easton, Pa.  Start time is 6pm.  Applications will be Available, and our online registration is open. 

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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

Email:
eric@shadfishingcontest.com

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2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Visit the Application page to view details.   Dismiss