Speyder
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Skienselva

Salmon river in Telemark (Skien municipality)

161.1 m³/s
Water flow
Water level
Water temperature

Last measured 20.07.2026 at 20:00 · 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: 22.5 °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 dropped about 19% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s)
July 13 218.1
July 14 196.1
July 15 192.0
July 16 236.6
July 17 237.5
July 18 182.7
July 19 177.1

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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