Sporting Life Fishing Report

Booby Flies Brown trout flyfishing Lake Fishing New Zealand nymphing Rainbow Trout sportinglife Turangi Tongariro river Turangi

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

flyfishing Lake Fishing New Zealand Rainbow Trout sportinglife Turangi Tongariro river Turangi

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

dry fly fly tying flyfishing New Zealand Rainbow Trout sportinglife Turangi Tongariro river Turangi

Saturday 3rd December 2022

The sun has continued to shine over Turangi and we are off to a cracking start to our weekend. The Tongariro is sitting at 32.9 m3/sec and is flowing clear. As expected, dry dropper has been very productive in the...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

December 3, 2022

Brown trout dry fly flyfishing Guideline Lake Fishing New Zealand night fishing Rainbow Trout sportinglife Turangi Tongariro river Turangi

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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Tuesday 29 November 2022

It has been cool and overcast the last couple days here in Turangi. We are certainly hanging out for the warmer weather as the prospect of dry fly fishing is starting to weigh on the mind. The conditions may not...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

November 29, 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