Speyder
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Mandalselva

Salmon river in Agder

45.9 m³/s
Water flow
192 cm
Water level
Water temperature

Last measured 17.09.2026 at 22:00 · 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: 13.4 °C, 5 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 120% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm)
September 10 24.3 141
September 11 24.6 142
September 12 24.9 143
September 13 25.0 144
September 14 24.8 143
September 15 40.0 181
September 16 53.5 209

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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