NT million dollar fish

onE of the Top End’s biggest tourism drawcards has kicked off today, with season seven of the Northern Territory’s Million Dollar Fish competition now open.

Running until 31 Mar 2022, anglers have the chance of catching eight barramundi worth a collective $1 million and 100 tagged fish worth a total of $10,000, with every tagged catch also seeing an additional $1,000 donated to a charity partner.

Those who enter will also go in the running to win lucky door prizes such as Shimano fishing combos and a range of Britz campervan getaways.

Tourism spend attributed to the fishing comp is worth more than $7 million each year.