Speyder
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Orkla

Salmon river in Trøndelag

19.0 m³/s
Water flow
18 cm
Water level
12.9 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 20.07.2026 at 19:00 · NVE station 121.22.0

Bite index for Orkla 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: 18.8 °C, 2 m/s from NW, 0.0 mm precipitation next hour.

Weather data from MET Norway (river mouth).

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Last 7 days

Water flow has been stable over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
July 13 20.7 21 13.5
July 14 18.7 18 14.2
July 15 18.1 16 14.7
July 16 19.9 20 14.9
July 17 19.9 20 14.5
July 18 19.8 19 13.0
July 19 19.7 19 12.4

Fishing season

June 1 – August 31

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

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Catch in Orkla

In 2025, 3,133 salmon were reported caught in Orkla, with an average weight of 3.9 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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