One bite, one fish is all it takes to be a winner in the free Skamania Mania contest set for June 25-26 in Michigan City.

The 26th annual big steelhead contest starts at 12:01 a.m. on June 25 (Saturday) and concludes at 3 p.m. on June 26 (Sunday). No preregistration is required - just go fish.

Anglers catching the 12 largest steelhead over the two days win Cabelas gift cards starting with $200 for first place and going to $25 for 12th. The 13th biggest steelie wins a $200 rod and reel combo.

Weigh in times are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at the Northwest Indiana Steelheaders tent near the Coast Guard station on the Michigan City harbor. All of Lake Michigan and its tributaries may be fished. Complete rules are at www.nwisteelheaders.org.