Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Monday 28th, August 2023

It has been a stunning weekend on the central plateau with a couple of blue bird days and hardly a breath of wind in sight. The Tongariro remains low and clear flowing at 24.8m3/sec and there are stacks of fish...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

August 28, 2023

Saturday 26th of August 2023

Tongariro River Flow: 25.m3/sec Weather: Sunny It's a beautiful sunny day in Turangi! Plenty of folks are rolling in through the mall to check out the market day, pick up a pie from the bakery, or stop by the shop...

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August 26, 2023

25th of August 2023

Tongariro River Flow: 25.6m3/sec Weather: Mostly Cloudy If you're after a fun time on the water with friends, then get here for the weekend! There are plenty of trout in the river responding to most techniques, a mix of fresh...

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August 25, 2023

Tuesday the 22nd of August 2023

Weather: Standard 2023 Rive Flow 27 odd cumecs The wind is fair cranking this morning and has cooled right off. It has felt like Spring winds with the way they have howled across the Plateau for a good proportion...

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August 22, 2023

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Monday 21st of August 2023

Tongariro River Flow: 29.4 m3/sec Weather: Overcast The sun made a brief appearance this morning and it seems as if the heavy rain has finished, seeing the weather return to clear blue skies. After having a bit of colour the...

Theresa Beilby

August 21, 2023

Rain Watch for the CNI

Tongariro River Flow: 37.1m3/sec Weather: Rain The rain we have been anticipating has finally arrived and raised the rivers, the Tongariro remains fishable at time of writing as the flow continues to drop but keep watch as we may have...

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August 20, 2023