Darwin angler wins $1m prize with tagged barramundi catch
A 26-year-old Northern Territory man caught a prize fish during a night fishing trip with his visiting brother.
At a glance
- Matthew Maurice, 26, caught an 80cm tagged barramundi in Darwin
- The catch won a $1 million prize as part of a competition
- Maurice was fishing at night with his visiting brother
- He had finished football training before the trip
Matthew Maurice, 26, from Darwin, caught an 80-centimetre barramundi with a red tag while fishing at night with his brother on Thursday evening. The catch was part of a Northern Territory competition and earned Maurice a $1 million prize.
Maurice had gone out on the water after finishing football training. He described himself as simply happy to catch fish.
Why it matters
Fishing competitions with substantial prizes attract participants and generate interest in recreational fishing in Australia's Northern Territory.
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