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Station details
OwnerHB. Hydrologisk avd./seksjon bre, snø og is
Elevation above sea level141 m
River systemTana
Catchment area2678.58 km²
Regulationregulert m/magasinregulering
Coordinates69.4692°N, 25.5107°E
Active since30 March 1998
Latest data (NVE)15 December 2025
Aquatic environment
Water bodyOalgejohka nedre
Ecological statusModerate
Chemical statusGood
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesAtlantic salmon
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Karasjåkka (river system: Tana).
- The station's catchment covers 2,679 km² and reaches 1,019 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Moderate: somewhat affected by human activity.
- Tanaelva 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 nearest church is Karasjok kirke.
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.