1 September 2022
The countdown is on for the next season of Australia’s richest fishing competition, with registrations opening today for Million Dollar Fish Season 8. Million Dollar Fish is free to enter, and the competition runs from 1 October 2022 – 31 March 2023.
Following a record-breaking Season 7 that saw more money paid out than ever, anticipation is mounting for Season 8, which has the largest purse in the history of the competition.
Nine fish worth $1 million have now been released in Top End waterways, including the Season 8 Million Dollar Fish, plus the eight big ones from previous seasons. Once any of the nine Million Dollar Fish are caught, the remaining eight revert to $10,000 fish.
In addition, fishos have the chance to reel in 100 red-tagged barra worth $10,000. Every time a $10,000 fish is caught, the fisho can donate an additional $1,000 to an official Million Dollar Fish Charity Partner and a whopping $10,000 will be given to a charity partner when a lucky fisho bags a Million Dollar Fish.
Official Million Dollar Fish merchandise is back for Season 8, including a new lure, limited edition fishing shirt, stubby cooler and Fish Headz. Register for Season 8 and 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 people also go into the draw to take home fantastic prizes as part of the Lucky Prize Pool each month, including Top End holiday packages, Airnorth airfares, Engel fridge-freezers, Shimano fishing packs, Britz campervan getaways, Million Dollar Fish merchandise and more.
To register for free or find out more, visit [https://www.milliondollarfish.com.au].
Quotes from Minister for Major Events, Paul Kirby:
“Anticipation is building for Million Dollar Fish, with registrations now open and we’re determined to see the $1 million go off this year.
“Million Dollar Fish has delivered so much for the Territory. Season 7 alone generated a record-breaking $47.3 million total expenditure stimulus.
“It helps increase visitor numbers during the quieter months, and more than 70 per cent of those who visited to take part last season said they’d be keen to come back this season.
“The competition supports local businesses and puts the Top End on the map as a must-do fishing and events destination.”
Quotes from SportsBet NT Operations and Partnerships Manager Thijs Bors:
“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.
“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.
“With 100 tagged barra worth $10,000 and nine barra with $1 million tags, everyone registered for the Million Dollar Fish competition has a chance to win big!”
Northern Territory Government
