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An outing with no other goal than to go fishing together
Since Matthew's younger brother was visiting from abroad, the two men had decided to spend an evening on the water in the Northern Territory. That?s when a barramundi struck his lure and their outing took a dramatic turn: within the first few seconds of the fight, Matthew spotted a red mark on the fish as it leaped out of the water.
A contest that transforms the value of a catch
The principle of the Million Dollar Fish is based on tagged barramundi that are associated with prizes. The targeted fish thus becomes the source of a potential reward, revealed by its tag. For the angler, an ordinary catch can take on an extraordinary significance even before it reaches the landing net.
This initiative combines recreational fishing with destination promotion. The contest highlights the fishing spots in the Territoire du Nord and seeks to attract visitors by offering them the chance to catch a prize-winning fish. Matthew?s story illustrates this appeal particularly well: a family outing quickly becomes an event that extends far beyond the fishing community.
Two minutes of fighting, then confirmation
Matthew Maurice becomes the second million-dollar winner , following Keegan Payne in Season 9. In particular, he plans to buy a house. At the time of the announcement, the organizer stated that 96 fish for 10,000 Australian dollars were still up for grabs until the end of Season 12, the March 31, 2027 .
