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Vestre Jakobselv

Salmon river in Finnmark (Vadsø municipality)

14.3 m³/s
Water flow
230 cm
Water level
7.9 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 17.09.2026 at 22:00 · NVE station 240.3.0

Bite index for Vestre Jakobselv 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: 9.8 °C, 4 m/s from NW, 0.1 mm precipitation next hour.

Weather data from MET Norway (river mouth).

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Last 7 days

Water flow has dropped about 43% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
September 10 19.4 248 7.9
September 11 15.9 236 8.1
September 12 14.2 230 8.2
September 13 13.1 225 8.1
September 14 12.0 220 7.5
September 15 11.1 217 6.4
September 16 11.1 217 6.4

Fishing season

June 15 – August 17

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

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Catch in Vestre Jakobselv

In 2025, 1,408 salmon were reported caught in Vestre Jakobselv, with an average weight of 2.6 kg.

Catch statistics year by year

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