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Michael Jordan’s Catch 23 Scores 71-Pound Marlin for $400K Prize as Son Marcus Joins Weigh-In

The 52-year-old White Marlin Open awards multi-million-dollar prizes where a single pound can mean millions

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Michael Jordan's sportfishing yacht, Catch 23, caught a 71-pound white marlin during the 2025 White Marlin Open. The catch won second place for Catch 23, as well as a prize of almost $400,000. (Photo courtesy White Marlin Open)

Overview

  • On August 10, angler Trey “Cricket” McMillan hauled in a 71-pound white marlin for Catch 23, earning second place and a payout of about $385,000–$400,000.
  • Dan Gough’s 72-pound catch aboard Billfisher remained the tournament winner, taking home nearly $3.9 million.
  • Michael Jordan was on deck celebrating with his crew and McMillan during the weigh-in, appearing in social media photos.
  • Marcus Jordan’s attendance marked his first public appearance with his father since his recent arrest in Maitland, Florida, on charges of cocaine possession and resisting arrest.
  • Catch 23 is an 84-foot luxury sportfishing yacht valued around $8–$12 million with annual maintenance costs exceeding $1 million.