Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Wednesday 22nd March 2023

It feels like Winter has come early today with a brisk southerly breeze blowing the shop signs down the mall. The elevated flow on the Tongariro is still with us and making the fishing a bit of a challenge but...

Neil Cunnington

March 22, 2023

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Sunday 19th March 2023

Once again, it is another overcast day here in Turangi. The heavy rain we received a couple nights ago had pushed the Tongariro river level up a decent amount, spiking at roughly 165m3/sec early yesterday morning. The Tongariro is now...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

March 19, 2023

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Monday 13th March 2023

It's a fairly gloomy day in Turangi today with the drizzle having well and truly set in this afternoon. The maintenance on the Poutu canal continues to keep the Tongariro topped up with it currently sitting at 54.7m3/sec. Wet lining...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

March 13, 2023

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Saturday 11th March 2023

It's a beautiful sunny day in Turangi and the town is full of activity with the market day outside the mall and anglers making the routine trip to the bakery. The Maintenace on the Poutu canal continues to keep the...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

March 11, 2023

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Sunday 5th March 2023

Weather: Mostly Sunny 😎 Tongariro River Flow: 26.8m3/sec Tomorow will see the start of the extra flow down the Tongariro, while still fishable some extra care will be advisable when venturing out for a fish.......this from Genesis - From 6 March to...

Neil Cunnington

March 5, 2023

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Saturday 25th February 2023

Weather: Cloud clearing Tongariro River Flow: 29.8m3/sec Today started out overcast with a wee shower or two but fined up into a pleasantly warm afternoon. The wind has dropped off a little as well. The next couple of days might have a...

Neil Cunnington

February 25, 2023