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Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest – April 23rd to 26th, 2026
Registration for the 2026 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest, will be available the first week of January 2026
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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