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08 November 2021

Queenslander David Nolan is counting his lucky stars after hooking a Million Dollar Fish red-tagged barramundi while out enjoying a Top End fishing charter.

Caught on Sunday, 7 November at Fog Bay with Dundee Beach Fishing Charters, the 68cm Season 7 fish has landed David $10,000, which he plans to put towards presents for family and friends this Christmas.

The interstate visitor was exploring the Top End as part of a fishing trip with his mates, and says he’ll definitely be back in the future to try his luck at catching the Million Dollar Fish.

This season, every $10,000 fish caught sees an additional $1,000 donated to a Million Dollar Fish Official Charity Partner. David decided to gift the $1,000 to Darwin Star Ball through the Starlight Children’s Foundation.

David is the fourth fisho to hook a tagged barra this season, with the first three red-tagged barramundi caught at Daly River, Cullen Bay and Darwin Harbour.

With 96 prize-tagged barra worth $10,000 and eight Million Dollar Fish still up for grabs, there has never been a better time to wet a line in the Northern Territory.

Million Dollar Fish Season 7 kicked off on 1 October, and will wind up on 31 March 2022.

To claim a prize-tagged fish or be in the running to win fantastic prizes as part of the monthly Lucky Prize Pool, you must be registered. Registration is quick, easy and free – simply visit [https://www.milliondollarfish.com.au].

Quotes from Minister for Major Events Natasha Fyles:

“It’s fantastic to see another interstate angler win big through Million Dollar Fish, and I’d like to congratulate David Nolan of Queensland on his lucrative catch on board Dundee Beach Fishing Charters.

“We are lucky to have some of the country’s best fishing right here in our backyard, with thousands of visitors from across Australia travelling to the Territory each year to try their luck at hooking one of our famous barramundi.

Quotes from SportsBet External Affairs Manager Brad Fanning:

“In the seven seasons of Million Dollar Fish, we’ve seen plenty of prize-tagged fish caught from private vessels and by land-based fishos. It’s great to see one reeled in by Queenslander David Nolan while he was out enjoying our pristine waters with one of our fishing tour operators.

“There’s still plenty of time to hit the water for the chance to reel in the remaining Season 7 prize-tagged fish, which include 96 $10,000 barra and eight Million Dollar Fish.

“Remember any fisho can win the mill, so get out there and wet a line – one cast could change your life!”

Quotes from winning fisho David Nolan:

“We didn’t see the tag at first, but once the skipper pointed it out everyone got really excited.

“Everybody was jumping around because a Million Dollar Fish prize-tagged barra has never been caught through a fishing charter before.

“The whole thing hasn’t really sunk in yet, but with Christmas coming up the winnings might come in handy for some presents.

“This is my first time up here in the NT, and it’s been awesome. I will definitely be back to try and catch the Million Dollar Fish – you have to be in it to win it!

Quotes from Dundee Beach Fishing Charters Owner Matt Brittain:

“It’s great for Dave to win $10,000, but it’s also awesome exposure for us to be the first charter that a red-tagged fish was caught on.