Home – 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. Our grand prize has held steady at $20,000 since 2018. 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 29 2024  6 pm, at the awards ceremony, located at the Phillipsburg boat launch.

2024 Shad Contest Dates Are  April 25, 26, 27, 28

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

2024 Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest Champion