Ide

Leuciscus idus · Fresh

Silver-orange river fish, deeper-bodied than the chub, also found in lakes.

Ide (Leuciscus idus)

Photo: Viridiflavus, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Facts

Best months

Apr–Sep. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size25–40 cm · record about 70 cm
DietInsects, worms, small fish
RegionsEuropeAsia
Catching tip. Floats or small spinners in slow stretches and quiet backwaters.

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