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Vestre Jakobselv

Salmon river in Finnmark (Vadsø municipality)

15.4 m³/s
Water flow
234 cm
Water level
12.0 °C
Water temperature

Last measured 26.07.2026 at 01:00 · NVE station 240.3.0

Bite index for Vestre Jakobselv today: 1 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: 13.7 °C, 3 m/s from E, 0.0 mm precipitation next hour.

Weather data from MET Norway (river mouth).

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Last 7 days

Water flow has risen about 58% over the past week.

Date Water flow (m³/s) Water level (cm) Water temperature (°C)
July 18 8.9 205 12.4
July 19 8.3 202 10.9
July 20 7.8 200 10.4
July 21 7.6 198 11.2
July 22 8.1 201 10.8
July 23 8.3 202 10.0
July 24 14.0 229 9.0

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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