Darwin fisherman wins million-dollar barramundi

7News Just In · Oct 31, 2026 · 4m

Matthew Maurice from Darwin has become only the second person to win the Northern Territory's million-dollar fish competition after catching a tagged barramundi worth $1 million. The catch occurred during a casual fishing trip with his brother less than a kilometre from the boat ramp, where Maurice spotted the red tag as the fish jumped out of the water. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro personally delivered the life-changing news to the shocked winner.

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