Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Sunday 5th November 2023

***We have received a pair of prescription sunglasses that were plucked out of the upper river this morning. If you believe they are yours, get in touch*** It's a mostly sunny day with only a very light breeze here in...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

November 5, 2023

Thursday 2nd November 2023

October came and went, and we are now into the tail end of what has been a great spring for fishing the central plateau. The lake fishing has been producing well for boaties making the most of the great weather...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

November 2, 2023

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Tuesday 31st October 2023

We were expecting a much different start to the last day of October than what we got. It started fairly clear instead of the rain periods that were forecast. Those who hit the river early would have had the best...

Neil Cunnington

October 31, 2023

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Saturday 28th October 2023

After a mix bag of rainy and/or windy weather throughout the week Saturday has started off without a cloud in the sky and only a light breeze passing through town. We have had reports of fantastic fishing in the Tongariro...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

October 28, 2023

Tuesday 24th of October 2023

Tongariro River Flow: 26.8m3/sec Weather: Cloudy AB got Neil away from the home rivers for an enjoyable day of sunshine, sausage sizzles and trout! While Sam snuck around the Tongariro getting into good fish which is always fantastic to see. ...

Shop Staff

October 24, 2023

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Friday 20th October 2023

With the long weekend coming up Turangi is bustling with people that are extremely eager to get out there and make the most of the stunning weather we are having! the suns out and the wind has been nonexistent the...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

October 20, 2023