It’s 7am and I am meant to be picking up Stuart and Kelly McKinnon from the 5 star River Birches Lodge in Turangi for a days guided fly fishing on the Tongariro but the rivers have come up in a flood over night with the Tongariro already above 120 cumecs and rising. This is my first postponing/cancellation due to weather for the year and hopefully there won’t be any more. Last year only 1 day got called off and the same the year before so it is not a normal occurrence. The weather is meant to deteriorate further this morning and I would imagine the Tongariro will probably go well over 200 cumecs this afternoon. On the bright side it should put more water in the lake and reduce the electricy shortage crisis.

Tongariro Report

Courtesy of Marcel at Riverway General Store And Outfitters Phone +64 7 3860501

Barometer: Dropped and low1

Cloud/Wind: Pouring down with little wind

Water Temperature:

River Conditions: Flooded

Recommended Flies: Tangerine and blood red glow-bugs - best seller and results so far this season! You may need to call River Way General Store in advance to ensure your supply as being a custom tie high demand means often sold out.