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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerØstfold Energi AS
Elevation above sea level1121 m
River systemLærdalsvassdraget
Catchment area7.68 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates61.0439°N, 7.8783°E
Active since5 October 1992
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level1119.57 m1 November 2021
Aquatic environment
Water bodyVetleelvi bekkefelt
Ecological statusModerate
Chemical statusGood
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, minnow
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Vetlelvi (river system: Lærdalsvassdraget).
- The station's catchment covers 8 km² and reaches 1,622 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 93% 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 1974.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Moderate: somewhat affected by human activity.
- Brown trout, minnow have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The nearest church is Borgund stavkyrkje.
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.