Contest Info

Entry Fee

The entry fee for the contest which runs from April, 26 thru 29 is $40 for adults 16 and over and $30 for youths 15 years and under. Those registering before April 19 will receive a Bi-State Shad Fishing Contest T-Shirt. Be sure to include your shirt size on your entry form.

Registrations must be received by U.S. mail
no later than midnight
Saturday, April 21, 2018.
Registrations will be accepted in person
up to 8:00AM April 26, 2018.
Call  Eric at (610) 762-0440
 
It is a super busy time. As we get closer to the contest please direct your inquiries or questions in a text or email. If you must call please leave a name and call back number on the voice mail. Thank you

Total 2018 Contestants: 889

 

2018 Daily Prizes:

1st   $350

2nd $250

3rd  $225

4th  $200

 

 

Prizes

There will be payouts to 10 places for the overall biggest shad with payouts to the top 4 fish for each day of the contest. plus 5 bonus prizes

Each contestant will be entered in a drawing to win a Boat Package sponsored by Mayberry Marine and Title Sponsors Yamaha Outboards, G3 Boats, and

Bear Trailers..

  • $100 to Youths up to 15
  • S100 to Youths 16 to 19
  • $100 to Seniors 65 to 74
  • $100 to Seniors 75 and up
  • $300 Veterans Bonus (No Payout in 2016 or 2017)


The estimated prize structure for the heaviest shad:

Prizes for 2018

 1st $20,000
2nd $3000
3rd $2500
4th $1300
5th $1250
6th $1200
7th $1150
8th $1100
9th $1050
10th $1000 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weigh Station

Weigh station hours 8:30AM to 9:30PM

Fishing is from dawn until 9:30PM

NOTE: Please remember to call for current weights. We want to release all fish that will not place. 610-762-0440 (Eric)

 

Get the Little Ones’ Fishing

 

 

 

2018 Boat Package Winner-- Philip Dale and his wife Ardeth