Free registrations are now open to join the search for Australia’s “Most Wanted” fish, with Season 8 of the Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish competition kicking off on 1 October.
Million Dollar Fish is Australia’s richest fishing competition, and gives anglers the chance to reel in prize-tagged barramundi in the Top End and bag up to $1 million.
This season’s prize purse is the biggest yet, with nine barra worth $1 million each now released in Top End waterways, plus 100 barra worth $10,000 each.
Tagged fish are released in the five main fishing regions in the Top End, including Darwin Harbour, Tiwi Islands, Katherine, Kakadu and Arnhem Land.
Million Dollar Fish is run by Northern Territory Major Events Company (NTMEC) on behalf of the Northern Territory Government, and underwritten by SportsBet.
NTMEC CEO Tim Watsford said the latest instalment of Million Dollar Fish follows a record-breaking Season 7, which saw 16 anglers take home $10,000 each.
“We’re gearing up for another big season of Million Dollar Fish, and now is the time to register, get your fishing gear in order and book a trip to the Territory to join the search,” he said.
“Start planning your Top End fishing adventure – and how you’ll spend a million bucks. With more fish caught last season than ever before, you never know your luck.”
Each time a registered participant catches a $10,000 barramundi, an additional $1,000 will be donated to an official Million Dollar Fish Charity Partner. Similarly, a huge $10,000 will go to a Charity Partner when a lucky angler hooks a Million Dollar Fish. Once any of the nine Million Dollar Fish are caught, the remaining eight revert to $10,000 fish.
SportsBet NT Operations and Partnerships Manager Thijs Bors encouraged everyone to register for Australia’s richest fishing competition.
“There’s never been a better time to register for Million Dollar Fish and visit the Territory with our amazing fishing regions, pristine landscapes and beautiful sunsets,” he said.
“The adrenaline of landing a barra, combined with the chance to win a million dollars, makes Million Dollar Fish the world’s most exciting fishing competition.”
Official Million Dollar Fish merchandise returns in Season 8, including a new lure, limited edition fishing shirt, stubby cooler and Fish Headz. Everyone who registers for Season 8 will receive a
merchandise discount code, including the chance to grab a special merch pack containing all items for just $90, a saving of almost $50.
Just by registering, the public can also go into the draw to take home fantastic prizes as part of the Lucky Prize Pool each month. Thousands of dollars’ worth of prizes are up for grabs such as Top End holiday packages, Airnorth airfares, Engel fridge-freezers, Shimano fishing packs, Britz campervan getaways, Million Dollar Fish merchandise and more.
Million Dollar Fish began in 2015, and has been a popular drawcard for visitors to travel to the Top End for the chance to become a millionaire. Fishos from across the country have taken home significant cash prizes, but the Million Dollar Fish is yet to be caught.
To register for free or find out more, visit www.milliondollarfish.com.au.
