Sporting Life Fishing Report

Monday 6th Of October

Weather: Partly cloudy. A few showers, mainly in the afternoon. Westerlies. Tongariro River Flow: 35.1(m3/sec) Reports coming through the shop today have been decent. Still with the usual stories of small Glo-Bugs in the morning and switching to naturals or...

 Hamish Parker
 

Saturday 4th October 2025

Weather: Heavy rain easing into showers on and off into the afternoon, with scattered thunderstorms. Highs of 14°C and low winds! Tongariro River Flow: 40.1 cumecs (m³/s) The heavy rain and thunderstorms have seen customers diving into the shop this...

 Niamh Ward
 

Thursday 2nd October 2025

Weather: 11.1°. Cloud increasing, with occasional rain from afternoon. Westerlies. River Flow: 31.2 Cumecs (m³/s) Quick report- This week has been fantastic for most anglers who have hit the water. But eeekkk chilly morning today that's for sure. A cold front came...

 Niamh Ward
 

Saturday 27th September 2025

Weather: 13.6°. Partly cloudy. Showers, possibly heavy, clearing late evening. North westerlies. Tongariro River Flow: 39.2 cumecs The Tongariro was in excellent condition today, flowing at an ideal level for both wet-lining and nymphing. Recent reports from anglers on the...

 Shop Staff
 

Sunday 21st September 2025

Weather: 12.3°. Cloud increasing this morning, then the odd evening shower. Northerlies. River Flow: 27.5 Cumecs (m³/s) With the school holidays underway, we’re seeing increased traffic both on the water and on the roads. Weather-wise, it's shaping up to be...

 Niamh Ward