Speyder
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Namsen

Salmon river in Trøndelag

76.2 m³/s
Water flow
31 cm
Water level
14.8 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 18.07.2026 at 13:00 · NVE station 139.17.0

Bite index for Namsen 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: 14.3 °C, 4 m/s from N, 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) Water temperature (°C)
July 11 157.6 92 13.9
July 12 144.5 84 14.6
July 13 115.3 63 15.2
July 14 99.0 51 15.5
July 15 90.7 44 15.6
July 16 84.8 39 16.0
July 17 80.0 34 16.0

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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