Sporting Life Fishing Report

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Thursday 30th March 2023

It is mostly sunny here in Turangi today with a cool breeze blowing through town. The Tongariro is currently sitting at 52.6m3/sec and is looking perfect for both wet lining and nymph fishing, with both techniques consistently taking fish. Green...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

March 30, 2023

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Tuesday 28th March 2023

Tuesday 28th March 2023 It is yet another cloudy overcast day here in Turangi and as the temperature begins to drop, we finally let go of the hopes of the sun-soaked summer we were hoping for and begin to lock...

Neil Cunnington

March 28, 2023

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Wednesday 22nd March 2023

It feels like Winter has come early today with a brisk southerly breeze blowing the shop signs down the mall. The elevated flow on the Tongariro is still with us and making the fishing a bit of a challenge but...

Neil Cunnington

March 22, 2023

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Sunday 19th March 2023

Once again, it is another overcast day here in Turangi. The heavy rain we received a couple nights ago had pushed the Tongariro river level up a decent amount, spiking at roughly 165m3/sec early yesterday morning. The Tongariro is now...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

March 19, 2023

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Saturday 11th March 2023

It's a beautiful sunny day in Turangi and the town is full of activity with the market day outside the mall and anglers making the routine trip to the bakery. The Maintenace on the Poutu canal continues to keep the...

Tarn Mack-McEwen

March 11, 2023

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Sunday 5th March 2023

Weather: Mostly Sunny 😎 Tongariro River Flow: 26.8m3/sec Tomorow will see the start of the extra flow down the Tongariro, while still fishable some extra care will be advisable when venturing out for a fish.......this from Genesis - From 6 March to...

Neil Cunnington

March 5, 2023