Bishop’s Fishing Tournaments

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, Mass celebrated by Bishop DeGrood, 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!

MEET OUR SEMINARIANS

Registration

Join us for one or both of the 2025 tournaments!

Big Stone City

Pierre

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 Celebrated by Bishop DeGrood
4:15 pm Social
5:00 pm Outdoor Prime Rib Dinner and Program

BIG STONE CITY RULES

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 Celebrated by Bishop DeGrood
4:15 pm Social
5:00 pm Outdoor Prime Rib Dinner and Program

PIERRE RULES

Entry Fees

STUDENTS | $50

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

INDIVIDUAL FISHERMAN | $100

Entry fee includes breakfast, lunch and prime rib dinner.

FAMILY PACKAGE | $300

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

TEAM | $400

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

KNIGHTS CHALLENGE | $450

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

Raffle Tickets

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

Single Ticket | $20

Ticket Book | $100

6 tickets per book

Purchase a Raffle Ticket

Sponsorship Opportunities

TOURNAMENT PRESENTING SPONSOR | $10,000

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)

DIAMOND SPONSOR | $5,000

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)

PLATINUM SPONSOR | $2,500

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)

GOLD SPONSOR | $1,000

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)

SILVER SPONSOR | $500

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)
Name recognition on event website
“Live” recognition throughout the event
(FMV $80)

BRONZE SPONSOR | $250

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)

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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!

Meet our seminarians

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.