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Ranaelva

Salmon river in Nordland (Rana municipality)

24.8 m³/s
Water flow
121 cm
Water level
Water temperature

Last measured 18.07.2026 at 12:00 · NVE station 156.49.0

Bite index for Ranaelva 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: 12.5 °C, 3 m/s from W, 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 57% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm)
July 11 58.2 172
July 12 38.3 145
July 13 28.1 127
July 14 25.2 122
July 15 25.8 123
July 16 25.1 122
July 17 25.3 122

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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