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Vestre Jakobselv

Salmon river in Finnmark (Vadsø municipality)

9.0 m³/s
Water flow
206 cm
Water level
13.1 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 18.07.2026 at 13:00 · NVE station 240.3.0

Bite index for Vestre Jakobselv 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: 15.4 °C, 4 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 dropped about 17% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
July 11 10.6 214 14.8
July 12 12.5 223 12.5
July 13 10.8 215 12.7
July 14 10.1 212 12.1
July 15 9.4 208 11.3
July 16 9.0 206 12.4
July 17 8.8 205 12.0

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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