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Halselva

Salmon river in Finnmark (Alta municipality)

3.7 m³/s
Water flow
49 cm
Water level
4.8 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 13.10.2026 at 06:00 · 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: -0.2 °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 risen about 122% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
October 6 1.9 35 7.4
October 7 4.0 51 7.0
October 8 9.6 77 6.8
October 9 8.6 73 6.7
October 10 6.4 64 6.3
October 11 5.0 57 5.7
October 12 4.1 52 5.4

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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