Speyder
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Orkla

Salmon river in Trøndelag

21.7 m³/s
Water flow
22 cm
Water level
5.6 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 01.11.2026 at 23:00 · 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: 2.2 °C, 2 m/s from S, 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 38% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
October 26 15.1 11 5.6
October 27 15.1 11 5.5
October 28 14.7 11 5.5
October 29 14.5 10 5.1
October 30 20.3 20 5.4
October 31 29.6 34 5.6
November 1 20.9 21 5.8

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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