Sporting Life Fishing Report

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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...

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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

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December 2nd 2024

Tongariro River: 27.1 Flow (m3/sec) Weather: 22 C Partially Sunny If you've been keeping up with our recent blogs, you’ll know about some of the top-performing flies. If not, here’s a quick update on what’s been working lately! The hot flies for...

Noah Shapiro

December 2, 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...

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November 28, 2024

Boat fishing flyfishing Lake Edge Lake Fishing Smelt Wooly Buggers

November 26 2024

Tongariro River 29.3 Flow (m3/sec) Weather 16 C Overcast with a chance of rain Early summer is the best time to explore the local stillwater options in the Taupo area. Lake Taupo is the most well-known Stillwater, providing opportunities for fish-catching: trolling,...

Noah Shapiro

November 26, 2024

flyfishing Guideline Rainbow Trout Sage summer

Monday 25th November 2024

Tongariro River Flow: 29.0m3/sec Weather: Sunny🌞 Now is the perfect time to take advantage of the fantastic weather here in Tūrangi to scout out prime summer spots where big brown trout might be hiding. The warmer days provide ideal conditions...

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November 25, 2024