GREEN BAY (NBC26) — The Fox River in Green Bay became an international stage this weekend as anglers from around the world competed in the 2025 Street Fishing World Championship, marking the first time the event has been held in the United States.

Watch Kyle Langellier's full broadcast story here: Fox River hosts first-ever Street Fishing World Championship in US

On Sunday, teams from nine countries cast their lines into the Fox River waters, with Team USA delivering a thrilling comeback performance.

Chris Ledvina from Shawano and his partner, Adam Schumacher, both Wisconsin natives, represented Team USA in this Olympic-style competition. Ledvina has been fishing since he was 4 years old and brings decades of experience to the international stage.

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