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Halselva

Salmon river in Finnmark (Alta municipality)

4.1 m³/s
Water flow
52 cm
Water level
12.2 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 18.07.2026 at 14:00 · NVE station 212.49.0

Bite index for Halselva 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: 14.5 °C, 3 m/s from W, 0.0 mm precipitation next hour.

Weather data from MET Norway (river mouth).

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Last 7 days

Water flow has dropped about 53% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
July 11 9.3 76 12.5
July 12 8.1 71 12.1
July 13 6.8 66 12.2
July 14 6.0 62 11.7
July 15 5.3 58 11.9
July 16 4.7 55 12.0
July 17 4.4 53 12.1

Fishing season

July 1 – September 14

National salmon fishing regulations (Lovdata) — season dates can be adjusted mid-season; always check the current rules.

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Catch in Halselva

In 2025, 8 salmon were reported caught in Halselva, with an average weight of 2.0 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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