Speyder
The salmon angler's best friend
Altaelva
Salmon river in Finnmark
112.1 m³/s
Water flow
126 cm
Water level
14.9 °C
Water temperature
Bite index for Altaelva today: 3 of 4. See today's best fishing times in Speyder
Weather at the river now: 12.0 °C, 3 m/s from NW, 0.0 mm precipitation next hour.
Last 7 days
Water flow has dropped about 45% over the past week.
| Date | Water flow (m³/s) | Water level (cm) | Water temperature (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 13 | 220.2 | 191 | 14.5 |
| July 14 | 199.8 | 180 | 14.5 |
| July 15 | 177.5 | 168 | 14.7 |
| July 16 | 158.1 | 157 | 14.8 |
| July 17 | 149.8 | 152 | 14.7 |
| July 18 | 138.2 | 144 | 14.6 |
| July 19 | 122.0 | 134 | 14.3 |
Fishing season
June 1 – August 31
Fishing regulations for Altaelva — season dates can be adjusted mid-season; always check the current rules.
Catch in Altaelva
In 2025, 3,062 salmon were reported caught in Altaelva, with an average weight of 4.9 kg.
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