Sporting Life Fishing Report

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
 

Special Report - Thursday 18th September 2025

We want to officially congratulate Peter Carty on receiving his honour today from the Governor General of New Zealand for his outstanding services to fly fishing in New Zealand. Pete travelled to Wellington yesterday morning to attend the ceremony held...

 Niamh Ward
 

Sunday 14th September 2025

Sunday 14th September 2025 Weather: Windy with a few rain showers River Flow: 29.3 cumecs (m³/s) The wind’s been giving a few people a hard time today, with some strong, chilly gusts blowing through. Still, that shouldn't stop you from...

 Niamh Ward
 

Wednesday 3rd September 2025

Weather: Fine, apart from some patchy morning and evening cloud. Light winds. Tongariro River Flow: 27.7 cumecs (m³/s) The week has been shaping up nicely, with good numbers of fish being caught throughout the region. Egg patterns are still producing...

 Jon Lake