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!

2nd Annual Hunger For God Games at the 2025 Bishop's Fishing Tournament Monday, June 9th, 2025 (Come to as little or as much of the event as you'd like) 3:30 Outdoor Mass 4:15 Social Hour and Hunger Games 5:00 Prime Rib Dinner Several prizes will be awarded at the event! Also, first 25 kids to sign up receive a prize and free t-shirt! More details to follow once you are signed up. Please reach out to Kate Gutenkauf with questions ([email protected])