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Lakselva

Salmon river in Finnmark (Porsanger municipality)

20.4 m³/s
Water flow
138 cm
Water level
Water temperature

Last measured 18.07.2026 at 14:00 · NVE station 224.1.0

Bite index for Lakselva today: 1 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: 12.7 °C, 4 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 49% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm)
July 11 42.8 174
July 12 36.3 165
July 13 32.1 158
July 14 29.1 153
July 15 26.2 149
July 16 23.8 144
July 17 21.9 141

Fishing season

June 1 – August 31

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

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Catch in Lakselva

In 2025, 943 salmon were reported caught in Lakselva, with an average weight of 5.6 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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