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Årdalselva

Salmon river in Rogaland (Hjelmeland municipality)

5.6 m³/s
Water flow
61 cm
Water level
8.6 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 26.07.2026 at 01:00 · NVE station 33.4.0

Bite index for Årdalselva today: 2 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: 12.4 °C, 5 m/s from W, 0.2 mm precipitation next hour.

Weather data from MET Norway (river mouth).

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Last 7 days

Water flow has risen about 41% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
July 19 2.4 48 7.9
July 20 2.4 48 8.1
July 21 2.4 48 8.1
July 22 2.4 48 8.2
July 23 2.5 48 8.3
July 24 2.7 50 8.4
July 25 3.4 53 8.4

Fishing season

May 20 – August 31

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

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Catch in Årdalselva

In 2025, 207 salmon were reported caught in Årdalselva, with an average weight of 4.4 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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