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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerÅ ENERGI VANNKRAFT AS
Elevation above sea level863 m
River systemMandalselva
Catchment area6.35 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates58.7275°N, 7.2081°E
Active since28 September 1990
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level860.12 m21 September 2023
Aquatic environment
Water bodyGrytå - Storevatnet til Ljoslandsvatnet
Ecological statusPoor
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Grytå (river system: Mandalselva).
- The station's catchment covers 6 km² and reaches 1,000 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 62% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 1 reservoir. It was first regulated in 1997.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Poor: significantly affected and in need of measures.
- 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 waterfall Skjerkefossen.
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.