An overnight fishing session on Darwin Harbour has landed a local fisho the first ever purple-tagged $5,000 charity barra.
Darwin River man, Brad Tyquin reeled in the lucky fish while fishing with a mate for Black Jewfish at Middle Arm.
Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss encouraged fishos to check their catch closely for red and purple Season Four Million Dollar Fish tags.
Darwin Star Ball committee member, James Herraman thanked the lucky fisherman for choosing the Starlight Childrens Foundation as the charity of choice, supporting sick kids in RDH and ASH.
Season Four of the Million Dollar Fish competition commenced on 1 October 2018, with more chances than ever to catch a $1 million fish.
In this years competition, the number of $1 million fish has been increased to five, which is expected to reel in fishing fanatics to the Territory and give a boost to tourism and local tourism operators and create jobs.
The new category has 20 fish with purple tags, worth $2,500 cash to the angler plus $2,500 to a Territory based charity.
Those looking to come to the Territory and catch a Million Dollar Fish can register for free on www.milliondollarfish.com.au and book a holiday to the Territory today.
