Speyder
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Namsen

Salmon river in Trøndelag

343.5 m³/s
Water flow
185 cm
Water level
5.8 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 02.11.2026 at 01:00 · 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: 5.6 °C, 1 m/s from SE, 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 138% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
October 26 114.3 63 6.4
October 27 131.0 75 6.3
October 28 131.9 75 6.1
October 29 102.3 53 5.8
October 30 451.4 226 6.0
October 31 301.6 167 5.9
November 1 272.4 154 5.9

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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