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Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest – April 24th to 27th, 2025
The 2023 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest registration is now closed.
We will no longer be taking applications for the 2025 Shad 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 3 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, a 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.
2026 Shad Contest Dates Are April 23, 24, 25, 26
2025 Bi-State: Shad Fishing Contest Winners & Prizes
1st- $20,000 Kyle Sandt, Bangor, Pa. 5.270 lb
2nd- $2,500 Zack Zupan, Canastota, NY. 5.060 lb
3rd- $ 2,000 Frank Ellis, Nazareth, Pa. 5.005 lb
4th- $1,200 Jeb Slawik, Bangor, Pa. 5.000 lb
5th- $1,150 John Davis, Burlington, NJ. 4.965 lb
6th- $1,100 Courtney Blanchard, Stockton, NJ. 4.950 lb
7th- $1,050 Lou Schwarz, Belvidere, NJ. 4.945 lb
8th- $1,000 James McCallister, Quakertown, Pa. 4.925 lb
9th- $950 Macy Silva, Phillipsburg, NJ 4.835 lb
10th- $900 Justin Bird, Nazareth, Pa. 4.830 lB
Day 1 Results
1. $200 Jeb Slawik 5.000 lb
2. $150 Lou Schwarz 4.945 lb
3. $100 Justin Bird 4.830 lb
Day 2 Results:
1. $200 Courtney Blanchard 4.950 lb
2. $150 Macy Silva 4.835 lb
3. $100 Eric Summitt 4.785 lb
Day 3 Results
1. $200 Todd Heckman 4.740 lb
2. $150 Debra Wright 4.735 lb
3. $100 Andy Chidsey 4.705 lb
Day 4 Results
1. $200 Kyle Sandt 5.270 lb
2. $150 Zack Zupan 5.060 lb
3. $100 Frank Ellis 5.005 lb
Kids Age 11 & Under
1st $250 Macy Silva 4.835 lbs
4th $75 Reagan McGuiness 4.495 lbs
5th $50 Ainsley Ellis 4.355 lbs
4th $75 Nicholas Nansteel 4.360 lbs
5th $50 Nicholas Nansteel 4.350 lbs
Women’s Bonus Prizes
1st $300 Courtney Blanchard 4.950 lbs
2nd $200 Macy Silva 4.835 lbs
3rd $100 Courtney Blanchard 4.790 lbs
4.820 Steve Sawyer $100
Sr Bonus Prize Age 75 & Up
4.965 John Davis $100
Veterans Bonus Prize
4.965 John Davis $300
Congratulations to Jared Getz, winner of the boat, and also Matthew Lubenesky, Catasaqua, Pa, winner of the motor.
If you are looking to book a Shad Fishing Trip, the following guides are sponsors of the Bi State Shad Fishing Contest.
Rusty Balls Tackle & Guide Service
Rusty has just about anything you need for Shad fishing. Darts, Spoons, Diver Plugs, Dipsy & Trip Z Divers, In Line Weights, Downriggers, and much more.
Finseeker River Guide Service Shad, Stripers, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, and Flathead Catfish
Big D River Guide Service, with Captain Dieter Scheel 610 574 7519
2025 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest Champion
Kyle Sandt
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715 Buttermilk Road
Hellertown PA 18055-9779
Phone:
610-762-0440
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