Million-dollar fish caught by Darwin man ‘just fishing and talking’ at night with brother
Summary
Darwin angler Matthew Maurice won the A$1 million top prize in the Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish competition after catching a tagged barramundi during a night fishing trip with his brother. He said he plans to use the money carefully, including possibly buying a house and paying off debts.Key Facts
- Maurice is 26 and lives in Darwin, in Australia’s Northern Territory.
- He caught an 80-centimetre barramundi less than a kilometre from a boat ramp.
- A bright red tag on the fish showed it was part of the Million Dollar Fish competition.
- Maurice learned after submitting his catch that its tag carried the A$1 million prize.
- The competition released 100 fish worth A$10,000 each, along with one fish carrying the top prize.
- Maurice is the second person to win the top prize in the competition’s 12-year history.
- The competition runs until 31 March 2027, and 96 tagged barramundi worth A$10,000 each remain unclaimed.
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