Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Wednesday 22nd November 2023

We have had a stunning start to the week here again in Turangi! it has been hot, sunny and only a light easterly wafting across the central plateau the last few days. The river has continued to produce very well,...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

November 22, 2023

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Friday 17th November 2023

Today starts the few days of rain here in Turangi but the fishing is still red hot! Variable wind speeds are predicted over the weekend but with plenty of sheltered spots along the Tongariro & around the lake edges, there are...

Rosie Bennett

November 17, 2023

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Thursday 16th November 2023

The last couple days have brought some more stunning weather upon the central plateau, with plenty of sun and a warm breeze wafting through the town of Turangi. Today has been much the same with a cool clear Tongariro flowing...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

November 16, 2023

Tuesday 14th November 2023

A gusty southerly yesterday had anglers employing the chuck and duck method to show the Trout their offerings but in the late evening it calmed down to something a little more manageable. Today the reality and the forecast couldn't be further apart. We expected...

Neil Cunnington

November 14, 2023

Friday 10th November 2023

After a very windy and blustery morning it has turned into a Friday with a light breeze and bright blue sky. The Tongariro is low and clear flowing at 26.8m3/sec. Neil has been out on the water the past couple...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

November 10, 2023

Tuesday 7th November 2023

It's late afternoon and the predicted rain has been pelting down for an hour or so. The Tongariro has a bit of a rise in the graph and is currently 28.6cumec. Wednesday is looking cloudy but drier and could be...

Neil Cunnington

November 7, 2023