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Station details
TypePrivat, pålagt
OwnerStatkraft Energi AS Kraftverksgruppe Høyanger
Elevation above sea level658 m
River systemHovlandselva
Catchment area4.2 km²
RegulationRegulert m/magasinregulering og overføringer
Coordinates61.2662°N, 5.8792°E
Active since12 October 1992
Latest data (NVE)25 July 2026
Historical records
Highest water level655.89 m11 November 2022
Aquatic environment
Water bodyVeslelva
Ecological statusPoor
Chemical statusNot classified
🎣 Fishing
Fish speciesbrown trout, European eel
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Did you know …
- The station measures water level in Veslelva (river system: Hovlandselva).
- The station's catchment covers 4 km² and reaches 973 metres above sea level at its highest point.
- The catchment is 77% 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 1965.
- The ecological status of the water body is classified as Poor: significantly affected and in need of measures.
- Brown trout, European eel have been recorded in this inland river system within about 5 km of the gauging station, based on Artskart data from Artsdatabanken.
- The mountain Nordskyrva rises near the station.
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.