Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Sunday 19th January 2025

Weather: Another lovely sunny day at 21°C with light breeze Tongariro River flow: 21.3 cumecs (m³/s) The cicadas are chirping away in the bush at full noise in the sun! The season seems to be ramping up into a good...

Rosie Bennett

January 19, 2025

Boat fishing Brown trout dry fly flyfishing Jigging Lake Fishing nymphing Rainbow Trout Sage Sales! Smelt Stonefly Tongariro river

Friday 10th January 2024

Tongariro River Flow: 24.7m3/sec Weather: Sunny with wind throughout the day. Fishing conditions have taken an exciting turn over the past couple of weeks, making now the perfect time to hit the water! Evening dry fly fishing is delivering fantastic...

Hayley Hunt

January 10, 2025

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Saturday 4th January 2025

Weather: Overcast, sunny spell, 14km winds and highs of 17°C Tongariro River Flow: 22.5 cumecs (m³/s) The wind has been a real challenge for anglers over the New Years period, at times it feels like you're just casting a ribbon!...

Rosie Bennett

January 4, 2025

Boat fishing Brown trout dry fly flyfishing Jigging Lake Fishing New Zealand nymphing Rainbow Trout Sage summer

Monday 23rd December 2024

Tongariro River Flow: 24.7m3/sec Weather: Sunny 😁 The fishing has been outstanding over the past week, with plenty of fish being caught through nymphing. Anglers have also had success with dry flies during the early mornings and late evenings. Sam...

Shop Staff

December 23, 2024

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November 29th 2024 + Fishing in the Wind

Tongariro River: 27.9 Flow (m3/sec) Weather 21C Cloudy The Tongariro River has been fishing well lately, with browns and rainbows throughout the system. Nymphing continues to be the most effective technique. However, wetlining and dry fly fishing will also catch fish throughout...

Noah Shapiro

November 29, 2024

Boat fishing Brown trout flyfishing Lake Edge Lake Fishing nymphing Rainbow Trout summer

Thursday 28th of November 2024

Tongariro River Flow: 28.2m3/sec Weather: Sunny 🌞 There have been excellent reports of fish being caught on the lake, with trolling, harling, and jigging being the most effective techniques. For jigging, smelt patterns like Pat Swift's Jig rig in the...

Shop Staff

November 28, 2024