By Jess Olson,
October 19, 2022
If there’s ever been a time to hang up the ‘gone fishing’ sign, it’s now. Season 8 of the iconic Million Dollar Fish Competition began on October 1st. This is where anglers from across the country search for Australia’s most wanted fish.
What the heck is the Million Dollar Fish? We’re glad you asked!
Head north to participate
The Northern Territory is well known for its fishing, with many keen fishermen heading up there to some of the best spots our country has to offer. This season, which runs until the 31st of March, 2023, there are nine red-tagged Million Dollar Fish. Once one of the nine is caught, the value of the eight that are left changes to $10,000 each. There are also 100 x $10,000 red-tagged barra swimming around the Top End ripe for the catch!
You’ll find them swimming around five incredible fishing regions, including Darwin, Kakadu, Arnhem Land, Katherine and the Tiwi Islands.
Whenever a $10,000 fish is caught, the fisherman can donate an additional $1,000 to an official Million Dollar Fish charity partner. A whopping $10,000 will be given to a charity partner when one lucky person is able to catch a Million Dollar Fish. The charity partners for Season 8 are Shoreline, Cancer Council NT and the Darwin Star Ball, supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
How did Season 7 go?
In Season 7, we saw 16 red-tagged fish recaptured. There’s been over 60 prized fish claimed since the competition began back in 2015, but the elusive Million Dollar Fish is yet to be reeled in. Could it be your year? With 9 fish worth $1 million in the waterways all you need to do is wet your line and try your best!
What if I don’t catch any fish?
We get it – the Million Dollar Fish is absolutely the goal. However, if you’re unsuccessful in catching the big boys worth the money, don’t worry you’re not totally out of luck. Just by registering for Million Dollar Fish, you’ll go into the monthly Lucky Prize Pool draw. You could win epic prizes and experiences including holiday packages, fishing equipment, gift vouchers, camping gear, fridges and more.
Many visit the Top End in the hopes of coming home a millionaire. Although many fishermen have come from near and far, the Million Dollar Fish is yet to be caught. Is this the year that all changes?
