'Salmon River'), Leavdnja (Northern Sami) or Lemmijoki (Kven)[3] is the largest village and administrative centre of Porsanger Municipality in Finnmark county, Norway.

[1] There are a number of shops and supermarkets in Lakselv, as well as private and public sector services that cater for the village and its surrounding settlements.

The airport has connections to Tromsø, Alta, and Kirkenes operated by Widerøe, as well as charter flights in the summer season.

The area is popular for salmon, trout, Arctic char, and grayling fishing throughout the summer months in the Lakselva river which runs through the village.

There are also great hiking opportunities in the surrounding arctic wilderness, including in Stabbursdalen National Park just west of the village.