NT angler second person in history to reel in million-dollar fish
After seeing a red-tagged barramundi leap out of the water, Matthew Maurice said there was "absolute panic" as he tried to reel it in. The Darwinite's fishing skills in that moment have won him $1 million.
Covered by 2 sources from 2 countries. First reported by ABC News Australia ·
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NT angler second person in history to reel in million-dollar fish
After seeing a red-tagged barramundi leap out of the water, Matthew Maurice said there was "absolute panic" as he tried to reel it in. The Darwinite's fishing skills in that moment have won him $1 million.
Million-dollar fish caught by Darwin man ‘just fishing and talking’ at night with brother
‘I’m just happy to catch fish,’ Matthew Maurice says after landing 80cm barramundi as part of Northern Territory competition Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A Darwin man is $1m richer after angling an 80cm, red-tagged barramundi during a night-time fishing trip with his brother. Matthew…
Coverage details
2 outlets from 2 countries are covering this story: ABC News Australia and The Guardian. ABC News Australia published it first, on October 31, 2026; the last outlet to join was The Guardian, 31 hours later.
Key names in the coverage: Matthew Maurice, Darwinite and Darwin.
By country: Australia (1), United Kingdom (1).
