Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Saturday 4th January 2025

Weather: Overcast, sunny spell, 14km winds and highs of 17°C Tongariro River Flow: 22.5 cumecs (m³/s) The wind has been a real challenge for anglers over the New Years period, at times it feels like you're just casting a ribbon!...

Rosie Bennett

January 4, 2025

Boat fishing Brown trout dry fly flyfishing Jigging Lake Fishing New Zealand nymphing Rainbow Trout Sage summer

Monday 23rd December 2024

Tongariro River Flow: 24.7m3/sec Weather: Sunny 😁 The fishing has been outstanding over the past week, with plenty of fish being caught through nymphing. Anglers have also had success with dry flies during the early mornings and late evenings. Sam...

Shop Staff

December 23, 2024

Brown trout dry fly flyfishing Guideline Lake Fishing Patagonia summer

Friday 6th Of December 2024

Tongariro River Flow: 26.6m3/sec Weather: Sunny What an awesome time to be in the Turangi/Taupo region this time of year! So much going on , The Tongariro is running at a very clear 26.7 cu today with a big choice...

Gary Lyttle

December 6, 2024

Boat fishing Brown trout flyfishing Lake Edge Lake Fishing nymphing Rainbow Trout summer

Thursday 28th of November 2024

Tongariro River Flow: 28.2m3/sec Weather: Sunny 🌞 There have been excellent reports of fish being caught on the lake, with trolling, harling, and jigging being the most effective techniques. For jigging, smelt patterns like Pat Swift's Jig rig in the...

Shop Staff

November 28, 2024

Boat fishing Brown trout Euro Nymphing flyfishing Lake Fishing New Zealand nymphing Pheasant Tail Nymph Rainbow Trout Spring Fishing Tongariro river

Thursday 21st of November 2024

Tongariro River Flow: 31.8m3/sec Weather: Overcast with showers throughout the day. The past few days have been fantastic for anglers on the Tongariro and Tauranga-Taupo Rivers! A slight rise in water flow yesterday brought in a fresh wave of spawning...

Shop Staff

November 21, 2024

Brown trout Delta dry fly Egg Flies flyfishing Lake Edge Lake Fishing night fishing nymphing Patagonia Rainbow Trout

Sunday 17th November 2024

Weather: Sunny today with highs of 18C Tongariro Flow: 40.3 cumecs (m³/s) The Tongariro is back down to a great flow from the 330 cumec heavy flow we saw in the past 48 hours. The water is still coloured nicely,...

Rosie Bennett

November 17, 2024