Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Friday 16th of December 2022

Tongariro River Flow: 49.5m3/sec Weather: Rain/sunshine, VERY Humid. With the rivers dropping and rising as the rain continues to fall, most of us in the shop have been spending time on the smaller lakes and of course Lake...

Neil Cunnington

December 16, 2022

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Wednesday 14th December 2022

It is an overcast day in the town of Turangi and the rain clouds are threatening to open up any minute now. The Tongariro is flowing at 39.3 m3/sec and holding a nice green colour, suitable for both nymphing and...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

December 14, 2022

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Sunday 4th December 2022

We have been greeted with yet another stunning day here in Turangi with clear skies and very little wind. The Tongariro is flowing cold and clear sitting at 31.6 m3/sec. As per usual at this time of year small size...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

December 4, 2022

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Friday 2nd December 2022

December has arrived and with it comes the sunshine! It is a bluebird day here in Turangi with a slight breeze. The Tongariro is on the drop and currently sitting at 34.3 m3/sec. The Sun will present plenty of sight...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

December 2, 2022

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Saturday 26th of November 2022

The Bi-polar weather has continued to pass through the central plateau. Today we've had a still rainy morning, but I am currently looking out the window at a breezy blue-sky afternoon. The Tongariro is flowing at 45.5 m3/sec and has...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

November 26, 2022

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Sunday 20th November 2022

The weather continues to be indecisive here in Turangi, with steady showers one minute and sunshine the next it is becoming increasingly difficult to decide whether a raincoat or a pair of speedos is an appropriate outfit choice. The Tongariro...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

November 20, 2022