Speyder
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Altaelva

Salmon river in Finnmark

132.0 m³/s
Water flow
140 cm
Water level
14.7 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 03.08.2026 at 05:15 · NVE station 212.11.0

Bite index for Altaelva today: 3 of 4. See today's best fishing times in Speyder

Based on sun, moon and tides — a traditional heuristic, not science.

Weather at the river now: 12.2 °C, 1 m/s from SE, 0.0 mm precipitation next hour.

Weather data from MET Norway (river mouth).

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Last 7 days

Water flow has risen about 32% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
July 27 98.7 116 15.0
July 28 98.1 116 14.9
July 29 100.4 118 15.0
July 30 104.4 121 15.0
July 31 113.2 127 15.0
August 1 121.8 133 14.9
August 2 130.4 139 15.0

Fishing season

June 1 – August 31

Fishing regulations for Altaelva — season dates can be adjusted mid-season; always check the current rules.

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Catch in Altaelva

In 2025, 3,062 salmon were reported caught in Altaelva, with an average weight of 4.9 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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