Speyder
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Karpelva

Salmon river in Finnmark (Sør-Varanger municipality)

0.8 m³/s
Water flow
69 cm
Water level
–
Water temperature

Last measured 02.11.2026 at 00:00 · NVE station 247.3.0

Bite index for Karpelva 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: 0.6 °C, 4 m/s from SW, 0.0 mm precipitation next hour.

Weather data from MET Norway (river mouth).

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Last 7 days

Water flow has been stable over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm)
October 26 0.8 69
October 27 0.8 69
October 28 0.9 69
October 29 0.9 70
October 30 0.9 69
October 31 0.9 69
November 1 0.9 69

Fishing season

June 15 – July 31

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

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Catch in Karpelva

In 2025, 9 salmon were reported caught in Karpelva, with an average weight of 1.7 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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