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Skienselva

Salmon river in Telemark (Skien municipality)

511.0 m³/s
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Last measured 02.11.2026 at 00:00 · NVE station 16.133.0

Bite index for Skienselva 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: 8.7 °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)
October 25 545.4
October 26 696.8
October 27 703.5
October 28 640.1
October 29 569.7
October 30 545.4
October 31 531.5

Fishing season

June 1 – August 31

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

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Catch in Skienselva

In 2025, 63 salmon were reported caught in Skienselva, with an average weight of 2.0 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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