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Skienselva

Salmon river in Telemark (Skien municipality)

140.6 m³/s
Water flow
Water level
Water temperature

Last measured 17.09.2026 at 22:00 · NVE station 16.133.0

Bite index for Skienselva 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: 13.4 °C, 1 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 been stable over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s)
September 10 142.3
September 11 143.8
September 12 120.4
September 13 119.9
September 14 140.2
September 15 145.8
September 16 137.2

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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