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Station details
TypeForvaltningsstasjon
OwnerHH. Hydrologisk avd./Hydrometri
Elevation above sea level161 m
River systemLeirbotnelva (lakselva)
Catchment area135.47 km²
RegulationUregulert
Coordinates70.1064°N, 23.5550°E
Active since24 October 1961
Latest data (NVE)26 October 2026
Historical records
Highest water level2.79 m5 June 2025
Highest discharge59.93 m³/s5 June 2025
Aquatic environment
Water bodyLeirbotnelva
Ecological statusGood
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level and discharge in Leirbotnelva (laksel (river system: Leirbotnelva (lakselva)).
- The station's catchment covers 135 km² and reaches 707 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 76% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The mean discharge here is 44.97 m³/s, based on 63 years of measurements.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Good: within the EU water quality target.
- Brown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish and others have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- Near the station is the waterfall Forssen.
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.