Sporting Life Fishing Report

Saturday 30th August 2025
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Saturday 30th August 2025

Weather: Overcast this morning with light rain on and off for most of the day, highs of 11°C. Tongariro River Flow: 26.6 cumecs (m³/s) With rain forecast for this week, the river should see a fresh flush of flow and...

 Rosie Bennett
 
Saturday 2nd August 2025
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Saturday 2nd August 2025

Weather: Cold frosty -2°C start with sunshine and low to no wind forecast for the rest of the day. Highs of 13°C. Tongariro River Flow: 36.3 cumecs (m³/s) The rivers in the region have settled into perfect fishing conditions following...

 Rosie Bennett
 
Saturday 19th April 2025
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Saturday 19th April 2025

Weather: Good rain at last! Cloudy with periods of rain, heavy at times. Fresh northerlies, easing this afternoon. Tongariro River Flow: 24.4 cumecs (m³/s) We have seen a small spike in river flow with flows expected to increase slightly as...

 Rosie Bennett
 
Monday 25th November 2024
flyfishing Guideline Rainbow Trout Sage summer

Monday 25th November 2024

Tongariro River Flow: 29.0m3/sec Weather: Sunny🌞 Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the fantastic weather here in Tūrangi to scout out prime summer spots where big brown trout might be hiding. The warmer days provide ideal conditions...

 Shop Staff