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Ranaelva

Salmon river in Nordland (Rana municipality)

13.2 m³/s
Water flow
93 cm
Water level
Water temperature

Last measured 17.09.2026 at 21:00 · NVE station 156.49.0

Bite index for Ranaelva 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: 8.1 °C, 1 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 53% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm)
September 10 26.8 125
September 11 27.3 126
September 12 26.4 124
September 13 40.9 149
September 14 145.6 252
September 15 42.8 152
September 16 12.6 91

Fishing season

July 1 – August 31

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

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Catch in Ranaelva

In 2025, 571 salmon were reported caught in Ranaelva, with an average weight of 3.8 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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