Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Tuesday 16th May 2023

After a period of sunshine, it is now an overcast day in Turangi. The Tongariro is the lowest it has been in many months flowing at 37.8m3/sec and in tip top condition for fishing. Neil and I hit the river...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

May 16, 2023

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Sunday 14th of May 2023

Tongariro River Flow: 44.3 m3/sec Weather: Mostly Sunny 🌥 Bridget is a shop regular and frequents the Tongariro river most weekends, she is always improving her fishing and expanding her skillset. Yesterday she purchased a RIO InTouch Skagit Trout Spey (Shooting Head)...

Theresa Beilby

May 14, 2023

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Friday 12th May 2023

It is a stunning bluebird day in Turangi with hardly a cloud in sight. There's been a slight breeze through town which has kept things chilly but not enough to affect casting too bad. The Tongariro is flowing at 57.1m3/sec...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

May 12, 2023

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Thursday 11th May 2023

Who left the air conditioning on last night?! As I reluctantly crawled my way out of bed this morning and lifted the blinds, I was greeted by snowcapped hills surrounding Turangi and a crisp bite in the morning air. While...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

May 11, 2023

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Sunday 7th May 2023

The light drizzle that has shrouded the central plateau the last few days continues to fall. The Tongariro has continued to drop even though the rain has kept it somewhat topped up and is currently sitting at 43m3/sec and looks...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

May 7, 2023

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Saturday 6th May 2023

Another dull grey day here in Turangi but a break in the rain has allowed the Tongariro River to drop down to the fishable level of 55.2m3/sec which has the majority of anglers smiling from ear to ear. Swinging flies...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

May 6, 2023