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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerÅ ENERGI VANNKRAFT AS
Elevation above sea level604 m
River systemMandalselva
Catchment area191.5 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates58.5749°N, 7.3535°E
Active since24 May 1994
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level628.09 m18 June 2024
Aquatic environment
Water bodySkjerka
Ecological statusModerate
Chemical statusFailing to achieve good
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Skjerka (river system: Mandalselva).
- The station's catchment covers 192 km² and reaches 1,013 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 ecological status of the water body is classified as Moderate: somewhat affected by human activity.
- Brown trout 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 old settlement site Bustad.
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.