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Vestre Jakobselv

Salmon river in Finnmark (Vadsø municipality)

10.0 m³/s
Water flow
211 cm
Water level
0.5 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 02.11.2026 at 18:00 · 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: 3.8 °C, 8 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) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
October 26 9.9 211 4.3
October 27 10.6 214 5.1
October 28 11.3 217 4.8
October 29 12.8 224 4.2
October 30 11.2 217 3.0
October 31 10.8 215 2.8
November 1 10.4 213 1.4

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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