Speyder
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Namsen

Salmon river in Trøndelag

234.7 m³/s
Water flow
135 cm
Water level
11.2 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 17.09.2026 at 22:00 · NVE station 139.17.0

Bite index for Namsen today: 1 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: 8.9 °C, 3 m/s from E, 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 39% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
September 10 212.8 124 11.2
September 11 145.8 84 11.2
September 12 108.2 58 11.3
September 13 103.0 54 11.3
September 14 170.7 100 11.1
September 15 154.7 90 10.7
September 16 130.1 74 10.9

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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