Tongariro River
Tongariro River is a river in Turangi, Central North Island. Anglers here fish mainly for Brook Trout, Australian Salmon and Chinook Salmon.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (5 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Brook Trout, Australian Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Sea Trout.
Brook Trout fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Tongariro River is a river in the North Island of New Zealand. The part of the Waikato River from the Waihohonu Stream, down to Lake Taupō, was formally named the Tongariro River in 1945. The river originates in the Central Plateau of the North Island where it is fed by numerous tributaries that flow off the surrounding hill ranges and mountains such as Mount Ruapehu. It then winds its way north, through the township of Tūrangi before entering Lake Taupō via a number of river mouths. The minimum volume of water flowing down the lower Tongariro River ranges from approximately 16 cubic metres per second (570 cu ft/s) to 21 cubic metres per second (740 cu ft/s). This volume can substantially increase due to catchment of rainfall by the surrounding mountains and hill ranges.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Tongariro River?
Popular catches here include Brook Trout, Australian Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Rainbow Trout and Sea Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Tongariro River?
Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.
When is the best time to fish Tongariro River?
Brook Trout fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Tongariro River right now?
Right now Brook Trout is the most likely catch, at about 44%.