30th Annual Bishop’s Fishing Tournaments

Join us for one or both of the tournaments!

MONDAY, JUNE 2, 2025
BIG STONE CITY – DOUTHITT PARK

MONDAY, JUNE 9, 2025
PIERRE – OAHE DOWNSTREAM RECREATIONAL AREA

Established in 1996, the annual Bishop’s Fishing Tournaments are held in two locations – on Big Stone Lake in Big Stone City and on the Missouri River near Pierre. These unique family-friendly events include a bass and walleye tournament, an outdoor Mass celebrated by attending clergy, a silent auction, raffles and an outdoor prime rib dinner. All proceeds benefit seminarian education and formation in the Diocese of Sioux Falls.

Benefiting Seminarian Education

There are currently 16 young men who are discerning their call to the priesthood for the Diocese of Sioux Falls.
Your participation in these fishing tournaments helps fund the formation and education of these men, which on average costs $47,000 per seminarian each year. Help us reach our goal of funding 3-4 seminarians each year!

Registration

Join us for one or both of the 2025 tournaments!

Big Stone City

Pierre

Donate

Can’t attend? Please consider a donation or “fund-a-need” for our seminarians!

Tournament Details

Big Stone City

June 2, 2025

Douthitt Park

SCHEDULE
7:00 am Check-In Begins
7:15 am Boat Launch Opens
8:00 am Rules, Blessing and Tournament Begins
2:30 pm Weigh-In
3:30 pm Mass
4:15 pm Social
5:00 pm Outdoor Prime Rib Dinner and Program

Pierre

June 9, 2025

Oahe Downstream Rec. Area

SCHEDULE
6:30 am Check-in Begins
7:30 am Rules, Blessing and Boats Depart Parking Lot
2:30 pm Weigh-In
3:30 pm Mass
4:15 pm Social
5:00 pm Outdoor Prime Rib Dinner and Program

Entry Fees

18 and younger. Entry fee includes breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner.

Entry fee includes breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner.

Up to 4 people. Entry fee includes breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner.

Up to 4 people. Entry fee includes breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner.

Win the Bishop’s Cup for your council! This traveling trophy is awarded to the team with the most total weight. Team must include two of the following: Knights of Columbus member, priest, youth, or Honorary Knight. Entry fee includes breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner.

Outdoor Prime Rib Dinner Tickets

Outdoor prime rib dinner tickets may be purchased separately for those not fishing in the tournament.

Individual | $30
Family Package | $100
Individual Hot Dog Meal | $10

Register

Raffle Tickets

Purchase a raffle ticket for your change to win one of several cash prizes offered in the $5,000 payout pot!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Includes:

  • Four (4) teams (up to 16 people)
  • 16 tickets for the social and outdoor prime rib dinner for the fishermen, plus 16 additional tickets for the social and outdoor prime rib dinner
  • Prominent logo included on all advertising (posters, event program, Bishop’s Bulletin “Thank You” ad sent to 34,000+
    households)
  • Digital media recognition (CCFESD social media platforms, event website and emails)
  • “Live” recognition during the dinner program
  • Banner prominently displayed at the event
    (FMV $950)

Includes:

  • Two (2) teams (up to 8 people)
  • 8 tickets for the social and outdoor prime rib dinner for the fishermen, plus 8 additional tickets for the social and outdoor prime rib dinner
  • Prominent logo or name included on advertising (posters, event program, Bishop’s Bulletin “Thank You” ad sent to 34,000+
    households)
  • Digital media recognition (CCFESD social media platforms, event website and emails)
  • “Live” recognition throughout the event
  • Opportunity to display banner at the event
    (FMV $510)

Includes:

  • One (1) team (up to 4 people)
  • 4 tickets for the social and outdoor prime rib dinner for the fishermen, plus 4 additional tickets for the social and outdoor prime rib dinner
  • Name recognition included on advertising (event program, Bishop’s Bulletin “Thank You” ad sent to 34,000+ households)
  • Name recognition on event website
  • “Live” recognition throughout the event
    (FMV $290)

Includes:

  • One (1) team (up to 4 people)
  • 4 tickets for the social and outdoor prime rib dinner for the fishermen
  • Name recognition included on advertising (event program, Bishop’s Bulletin “Thank You” ad sent to 34,000+ households)
  • Name recognition on event website
  • “Live” recognition throughout the event
    (FMV $180)

Includes:

  • 4 tickets for the social and outdoor prime rib dinner
  • Name recognition included on advertising (event program, Bishop’s Bulletin “Thank You” ad sent to 34,000+ households)
  • “Live” recognition throughout the event
    (FMV $80)

Includes:

  • Two (2) tickets for the social and outdoor prime rib dinner
  • Name recognition included on advertising (event program, Bishop’s Bulletin “Thank You” ad sent to 34,000+ households)
  • “Live” recognition throughout the event
    (FMV $50)

Register Online

Mail-In

Prize Categories

Individual

Largest Walleye – Youth
Largest Walleye – Adult
Largest Bass – Youth
Largest Bass – Adult
Largest Other Fish

Team

Most Total Weight Bass – 1st place
Most Total Weight Bass – 2nd place
Most Total Weight Bass – 3rd place
Most Total Weight Walleye – 1st place
Most Total Weight Walleye – 2nd place
Most Total Weight Walleye – 3rd place

Knights Challenge – Most Total Weight

Benefiting Seminarian Education

The Diocese of Sioux Falls currently has 16 young men discerning their call to the priesthood.

Your participation in these fishing tournaments helps fund the formation and education of these men, which on average costs $47,000 per seminarian each year. Help us reach our goal of funding 3-4 seminarians each year!

Hear from Vocations Director Fr. Michael Kapperman and Vocations Advocate Fr. Tony Klein on how seminarians are formed as they discern a call to the priesthood.

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsors

Holy Spirit Parish
Sioux Falls

BJ
Schaefbauer

Diamond Sponsors

K&J Trucking Inc. Logo

Platinum Sponsors

Galen & Ann Jordre
Knights of Columbus Council #1720 | Milbank
Midwest Liquid Feed
Sacred Heart Parish | Westport
St. Charles Parish | Big Stone City

Gold Sponsors

Family Memorials by Gibson

Jeff & Kristi Forsting

Roger & Marsha Liebig

Our Lady of Victory Pastorate

Rausch Granite

Larry & Joyce Vetch

Travis & Tami Vetch

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