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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerØST-TELEMARKENS BRUKSEIERFORENING
Elevation above sea level1077 m
River systemSkiensvassdraget
Catchment area72.57 km²
RegulationUregulert
Coordinates59.9948°N, 8.3747°E
Active since1 October 1946
Latest data (NVE)26 October 2026
Historical records
Highest discharge28.79 m³/s31 March 2022
Aquatic environment
Water bodyGøyst bekkefelt
Ecological statusGood
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, Arctic char, minnow
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Did you know …
- The station measures discharge in Gøyst (river system: Skiensvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 73 km² and reaches 1,486 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 74% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The mean discharge here is 32.79 m³/s, based on 57 years of measurements.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Good: within the EU water quality target.
- Brown trout, Arctic char, minnow have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The mountain Strengehovda rises near the station.
What does Vannkart.no show?
Vannkart.no displays measurements from NVE’s national gauging network. Data comes from NVE HydAPI with historical percentiles (p25/p50/p75), showing how levels compare with the seasonal norm.
How to use the measurements
These data can help plan fishing, paddling and outdoor activities. When flooding is possible, always follow official warnings from varsom.no. Measurements may be delayed and should never be the sole basis for critical decisions.
Data sources: Hydrology: NVE HydAPI. Weather: Yr / met.no. Data may be delayed. Vannkart.no is not affiliated with NVE or the Norwegian Meteorological Institute.