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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerGLOMMENS OG LAAGENS BRUKSEIERFORENING
Elevation above sea level668 m
River systemGlommavassdraget
Catchment area1305.05 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates61.5005°N, 9.4047°E
Active since15 February 1908
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level668.21 m29 June 2022
Aquatic environment
Water bodyVinstra
Ecological statusHigh
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, whitefish, perch, minnow
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Vinstra (river system: Glommavassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 1,305 km² and reaches 2,330 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 53% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 6 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 1953.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as High: the best status under the EU Water Framework Directive.
- Brown trout, whitefish, perch, minnow have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The station is near the farm Kappelslåa.
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.