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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerÅ ENERGI VANNKRAFT AS
Elevation above sea level353 m
River systemSira
Catchment area19.68 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates58.6622°N, 6.6170°E
Active since28 September 1992
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level353.5 m24 February 2025
Aquatic environment
Water bodyLindvatnet bekkefelt
Ecological statusBad
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, grayling, Arctic char, whitefish
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Bjørnestadbekken (river system: Sira).
- The station's catchment covers 20 km² and reaches 844 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 57% mountain terrain. Snowmelt in spring is a major driver of the discharge here.
- The river system is regulated for hydropower with 2 reservoirs. It was first regulated in 1963.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Bad: severely degraded.
- 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 old settlement site Litlestølen.
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.