Sporting Life Fishing Report

Sunday 15th February 2026

Weather: 12.9° Cloudy periods with isolated showers, then rain developing in the afternoon, possibly heavy. Southerlies becoming strong southwesterlies in the afternoon, rising to gale in the evening, gusting 100 km/h in exposed places. River Flow: 28.5 Cumecs (m³/s25.)  We...

 Niamh Ward
 

Sunday 8th February 2026

Weather: 26.7° Areas of morning cloud, clearing to fine. Cloud returning this evening with isolated showers. Westerlies, turning easterly at night. River Flow: 21.6 Cumecs (m³/s) What a stunning day it’s been! The sun was out early with light cloud in...

 Niamh Ward
 

Saturday 31st January 2026

Weather: Pleasant temperatures with intervals of clouds and sunshine. Highs of 26° with light northwesterly winds. River Flow: 45 cumecs (m³/s) RECREATIONAL FLOW FOR THIS WEEKEND  TONGARIRO RIVER WILL BE FLOWING UP TO 60 CUMECS between 8am and 4pm SATURDAY...

 Rosie Bennett
 

Sunday 25th January 2026

Weather: 15°C, cloudy and showers for the rest of the day. Tongariro River Flow: 35.4 cumecs (m³/s) We probably don't need to mention the very below average summer weather that has sadly been wrecking havoc on the north island and...

 Rosie Bennett
 

Saturday 17th January 2026

Weather: Highs of 22°C, overcast with a light south easterly breeze, with light gusts. Tongariro River Flow: 27.5 cumecs (m³/s). The river is slightly coloured following the heavy rain two days ago but is clearing nicely and is still very...

 Rosie Bennett
 

Wednesday 7th January 2026

THE NEW YEAR! Weather: 24.3°Cloudy periods, with a few afternoon and early evening showers, possibly heavy. Westerlies developing in the afternoon. River Flow: 25.7 cumecs For those that have been waiting patiently we are fully stocked up on sinkers, saw...

 Niamh Ward