Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Friday 13th October 2023

it was a blue-sky morning that has led to an overcast end to the week here in Turangi. Thankfully the strong winds have dissipated........ for now, at least 😅. The Tongariro is still low and still clear currently flowing at...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

October 13, 2023

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Tuesday 12th September 2023

After some half decent rain yesterday, the big yellow orb has appeared once again making it yet another stunning spring day on the central plateau with the possibility of a few showers passing through later on. The Tongariro Peaked at...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

September 12, 2023

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Saturday 29th of July 2023

Tongariro River Flow: 25m3/sec Weather: - 2°C to start but turned into a beautiful sunny day. It's a bitter-cold, near record breaking low for July. Check your rod guides for ice as we bet there will be some 🧊🥾 It...

Theresa Beilby

July 29, 2023

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Wednesday 14th June 2023

Yet another bright sunny day on the central plateau with a chilly southwest breeze. The Tongariro is still flowing low and crystal clear currently sitting at 30.2m3/sec. these clear conditions have made fishing challenging for most but for those willing...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

June 14, 2023

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Monday 10th April 2023

The long easter weekend is drawing to a close and we hope everyone has had their fix of chocolate and hot cross buns. We received a little bit of rain over night in Turangi, but it was not enough to...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

April 10, 2023

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Tuesday 4th April 2023

It's has been cracking day today with mostly clear skies and a cooling breeze, a great example of a Central Plateau autumn day. Our mornings have been a little colder now and the town trees are starting to turn from green...

Neil Cunnington

April 4, 2023