Straumsnes or Strømsnes is a village in the municipality of Fauske in Nordland county, Norway. It is located in the Valnesfjord area of Fauske. The town of Fauske lies to the east and the town of Bodø lies about to the west. The village sits just inland of Skjerstad Fjord, along the southern shore of the lake Valnesfjordvatnet. The village has a population (2018) of 486 and a population density of . Valnesfjord Church is located on the southern side of the village area. References Fauske Villages in Nordland Populated places of Arctic Norway no:Valnesfjord nn:Valnesfjord