Munkelva is a river in Sør-Varanger municipality, about 8 km from Neidenbrua along Europavei 6 towards Kirkenes. It has its sources on the plains northeast of Lake Inari in Finland and flows into Munkefjorden at the bottom of Neidenfjorden. The river is 51.8 kilometers long. Europavei 6 crosses the river at Munkbakken near the mouth.
Munkelva is a good river for fishing for salmon and sea trout. Approximately 400-550 kg of salmon and approx. 70 kg of sea trout / char are caught annually in the river. Updated fishing times as of 09.07.2024 are: Salmon and sea trout from 01.06.2024 to 01.08.2024. To purchase a fishing license in the Neiden River. See link: https://www.natureit.se/nb/salmon/Munkelva .