Speyder
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Mandalselva

Salmon river in Agder

30.9 m³/s
Water flow
160 cm
Water level
Water temperature

Last measured 03.08.2026 at 06:00 · NVE station 22.4.0

Bite index for Mandalselva 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: 11.4 °C, 1 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 been stable over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm)
July 27 32.2 163
July 28 27.0 149
July 29 26.4 148
July 30 31.6 161
July 31 34.6 169
August 1 33.6 166
August 2 31.9 162

Fishing season

June 1 – August 31

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

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Catch in Mandalselva

In 2025, 1,045 salmon were reported caught in Mandalselva, with an average weight of 3.0 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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