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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerStatkraft Region Nord-Norge
Elevation above sea level62 m
River systemAltavassdraget
Catchment area6181.8 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates69.8263°N, 23.5168°E
Active since27 May 1971
Latest data (NVE)26 October 2026
Historical records
Highest water level4.24 m29 May 2022
Highest discharge972.02 m³/s29 May 2022
Aquatic environment
Water bodyGargiaelva bekkefelt
Ecological statusHigh
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesAtlantic salmon
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Did you know …
- The station is located on Altavassdraget.
- The station's catchment covers 6,182 km² and reaches 1,086 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The mean discharge here is 654.13 m³/s, based on 38 years of measurements.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 1 reservoir. It was first regulated in 1987.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as High: the best status under the EU Water Framework Directive.
- Altaelva is a national salmon watercourse, one of Norway's 53 best-protected salmon rivers. Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) is listed as Near Threatened (NT) on the Norwegian Red List (2021). View in Lakseregisteret →
- The mountain Ruonánjunni 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.