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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerOTTERAAENS BRUGSEIERFORENING
Elevation above sea level203 m
River systemOtra
Catchment area2792.04 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates58.6669°N, 7.7944°E
Active since4 July 1994
Latest data (NVE)26 October 2026
Aquatic environment
Water bodyOtra - Byglandsfjord til Breidflå
Ecological statusModerate
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, perch, minnow, European eel
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Did you know …
- The station is located on Otra.
- The station's catchment covers 2,792 km² and reaches 1,521 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 43% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 25 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 1915.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Moderate: somewhat affected by human activity.
- Brown trout, perch, minnow, European eel 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 Senum.
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.