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
 
Tuesday 26th August 2025

Tuesday 26th August 2025

Special report from Cory Scott Over the last few months, I’ve spent a lot of time guiding the Taupo River systems. When we time the rains and have a bit of colour in the rivers the fishing can be incredible...

 Shop Staff
 
Thursday 21st Of August 2025

Thursday 21st Of August 2025

Tongariro River ReportFlow: 27.5 m³/secWeather: Fine with light southerlies It’s a stunning day here in Turangi with clear skies and sunshine. The Tongariro River is running clear and looking in great condition. We've had some solid reports coming through the...

 Shop Staff
 
Wednesday 13th Of August

Wednesday 13th Of August

Tongariro River Flow: 28.5(m3/sec) Weather: Fine, then a few showers from afternoon. Light winds. It's been a cold couple of weeks in Turangi. The rivers have been receiving a fair a amount of snow melt, keeping the river temps cool. ...

 Shop Staff
 
Friday 8th August 2025

Friday 8th August 2025

Weather: Heavier rain today and low to no wind forecast for the rest of the day. Highs of 13°C. Clearing over night Tongariro River Flow: 31cumecs (m³/s) River Conditions Looking Prime! The rivers are in great shape right now. With...

 Jon Lake
 
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