1 February 2025
Bigger Barra, Bigger Bucks - Size matters in February's Million Dollar Fish
Million Dollar Fish is making waves this February with an exciting new twist for Season 10. The angler who lands the biggest Season 10 tagged $10,000 fish during the month will reel in an extra $40,000, taking home a total of $50,000.
Throughout February, each red-tagged $10,000 fish caught will be added to the leaderboard, with the largest fish of the month securing the bonus cash. That's $10,000 for the catch and an extra $40,000 for the biggest catch. If two or more Season 10 fish of equal size are caught, the prize will be shared equally. The winner will be announced on 1 March 2025.
Season 10 kicked off with a bang, setting a record for the competition. In its first month, 14 $10,000 red-tagged barramundi were caught, marking the most successful start in the competition's history.
With 83 more $10,000 red-tagged barramundi still waiting to be caught, along with 10 one-million-dollar tagged fish, there's no better time to hit the water. Once one of the million-dollar fish - which are not eligible for Size Matters campaign- is caught, all remaining million-dollar tags revert to $10,000.
Anglers can take to the water across Arnhem Land, Darwin, Kakadu, Katherine, and the Tiwi Islands this February, knowing that every $10,000 red-tagged fish reeled in guarantees a chance to make it onto the leaderboard, as size could mean an extra $40,000.
As the official charity partner, Cancer Council NT receives $1,000 for every $10,000 tagged fish caught. Cancer Council will receive an extra $4,000 off the back of the largest catch in February. So far, $16,000 has been raised for the charity, with a total of $176,000 in prize money awarded to anglers and donations since the season began on 1 October 2024.
Million Dollar Fish Season 10 runs until 31 March 2025. To claim any prize money, anglers must be registered for the competition. Delivered by Northern Territory Major Events Company and supported by Sportsbet, the competition is open to anyone aged 18 and over, with free registration. By signing up, anglers will also be entered into the monthly prize draw, with a total prize pool value of $79,000 for the season. Register now to get in on the action at: milliondollarfish.com.au/register [http://www.milliondollarfish.com.au/register]
Quotes Northern Territory Major Events Company, Interim CEO Trevor Cox:
"Million Dollar Fish Season 10 began with a record-breaking first month and now the exciting 'Size Matters' bonus adds even more thrill for anglers.
"With new opportunities to win big this February, there's no better time to grab a rod, sign up, and head out with your mates for the chance to catch the fish of a lifetime!"
Quotes from Sportsbet NT Operations and Partnerships Manager Thijs Bors:
"We're thrilled to continue supporting Million Dollar Fish Season 10.
"This competition brings excitement, community spirit, and big wins-and the added prize opportunities this February make it even more exciting for everyone involved."
