freshwater species guide

Ide fishing in the UK

FishMap links ide with 26 source-backed fishing locations across 16 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.

Leuciscus idus26 mapped venuesStrongest index: July, August, June

About Ide

Leuciscus idus is included in FishMap’s UK freshwater catalogue. FishMap uses the coarse seasonal pattern and the ide Fishability profile for this species.

Also known as: Orfe, Golden orfe.

Venue listings show where the species is recorded in FishMap’s source data. They do not guarantee that it is currently present, feeding or available to target.

Best months

The strongest planning indices are July, August, June. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.

  • Jan36
  • Feb39
  • Mar46
  • Apr55
  • May64
  • Jun70
  • Jul74
  • Aug73
  • Sep67
  • Oct58
  • Nov48
  • Dec40

Where to fish for Ide

26 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.

Brickyard FisheryHutton Moor, near Ripon

Three-water North Yorkshire fishery combining mixed day-ticket coarse ponds with a limited-access specimen-carp lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Hazelcourt PondsLlysworney, near Cowbridge

Six-lake Vale of Glamorgan coarse complex catering for pleasure anglers and specialist carp and catfish sessions.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Newbridge Fishing LakesSimonswood, near Kirkby

Two-water Merseyside complex with a heavily stocked match lake and a lower-density pleasure/specimen lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Partridge Lakes FisheryCulcheth, Warrington

Large Cheshire match and pleasure complex with canal-style waters, mixed day-ticket lakes, the Holbar carp water and a members-only lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Docklow Pools — Day-ticket LakesDocklow, Leominster, Herefordshire

Visitor listing for Docklow’s Mickey Mouse, Moby Dick and Figure of Eight day-ticket pools; other lakes/river beats may be restricted.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Monkhall FisheryMonkhopton, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Six-pool coarse and match fishery near Bridgnorth with carp, F1s, barbel, ide, tench and crucians.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Bainside House FisheryKirkby on Bain, Woodhall Spa

1.75-acre mixed coarse lake with level access and around 30 pegs, welcoming non-resident day anglers.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Lincoln Lane LakesMiddle Rasen, Market Rasen

Accessible coarse lake on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds with a straightforward day-ticket model.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Pasture Wood FisheriesBarton-upon-Humber

Long-running multi-lake coarse fishery on the edge of Barton-upon-Humber with pleasure and match angling.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Lodge Farm FisheriesScrooby Top, near Bawtry

Large match and pleasure complex with Field, Lily, Long Island, Sand Martin, Signal, Thistle and Top Pond.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Bain Valley FisheriesTattershall Thorpe

Seven-lake rural fishery near Woodhall Spa with day and night fishing and car access at many pegs.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Broom FisheriesNewbie, Annan, Dumfries & Galloway

Established coarse fishery near Annan with multiple well-stocked waters and a broad species mix for leisure and match anglers.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Hunters Lodge FisheryElsham, Brigg

Four-lake complex with three specimen carp waters and a mixed silver-fish lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Northmoor FisheriesCrowle

Two well-stocked 21-peg coarse ponds on a small rural fishery outside Crowle.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Barford LakesBarford, near Norwich

Established multi-lake coarse fishery with specimen, pleasure and match fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Rushmoor LakesRushmoor, near Farnham

Family-run two-water Surrey fishery with a mixed coarse lake and the Pine Tree specimen-carp lake.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Westlands LakesSigglesthorne, near Hornsea

Six public day-ticket coarse lakes in a large East Yorkshire fishery complex; a separate specimen lake is syndicate-only.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Wold View Country ParkClaxby, Lincolnshire Wolds

Multi-lake coarse-fishing park in the Lincolnshire Wolds with carp, silvers and mixed-species waters.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Lawn Farm FisheryElsworth, Cambridgeshire

Four established coarse lakes with strong match and pleasure fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Cobbleacre ParkHevingham, Norfolk

Five-lake Norfolk fishery offering pleasure, specimen and overnight coarse fishing.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Fields End WaterDoddington, March

Fenland coarse fishery with pool and pit fishing and a varied mixed-species stock.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Meadow Farm Cottages & FisheryCantley Lane South, Norwich

Two established match lakes with regular open matches and bookings for clubs and groups.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Moon Lake FisheryTattershall

Established five-lake fishery offering pleasure and match angling in a mature rural setting.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Oasis Lakes & HolidaysNorth Somercotes

Three mature coarse lakes on a nine-acre holiday and fishing site near the Lincolnshire coast.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Colemans Cottage FisheryWitham, Essex

Five-lake match and pleasure fishery with a strong mixed coarse-fish stock.

Day ticket / visitor permit
Barnburgh LakesBarnburgh, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Established fishing waters at Barnburgh in the Dearne Valley area, with mixed coarse and carp fishing listed.

Day ticket / visitor permit

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Seasonal guidance, not a catch forecast

Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.