Speyder
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Namsen

Salmon river in Trøndelag

244.5 m³/s
Water flow
140 cm
Water level
13.6 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 03.08.2026 at 06:00 · NVE station 139.17.0

Bite index for Namsen 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: 10.0 °C, 4 m/s from S, 0.4 mm precipitation next hour.

Weather data from MET Norway (river mouth).

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Last 7 days

Water flow has dropped about 17% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
July 27 241.7 139 13.7
July 28 148.0 86 14.0
July 29 168.2 99 14.3
July 30 142.2 82 14.9
July 31 159.8 93 14.7
August 1 132.9 76 14.9
August 2 199.7 117 14.5

Fishing season

June 1 – August 31

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

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Catch in Namsen

In 2025, 4,855 salmon were reported caught in Namsen, with an average weight of 3.7 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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