Ide
Leuciscus idus
The ide is a European cyprinid fish similar to chub, with a deep body and bronze to golden coloration. It's a popular sport fish and has been introduced to some North American waters.
Ide at a glance
- Scientific name
- Leuciscus idus
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 2-6 lbs
- Water
- Freshwater
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Ide prefer slow-moving rivers, lakes, and ponds with vegetation. Anglers target them with small baits like worms, maggots, and small lures near structure and weed beds. They are most active during warmer months and can be found in schools.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a ide through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksIde questions people ask
Ide is Leuciscus idus.
A typical ide runs 12-20 inches, 2-6 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every ide you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Ide prefer slow-moving rivers, lakes, and ponds with vegetation. Anglers target them with small baits like worms, maggots, and small lures near structure and weed beds. They are most active during warmer months and can be found in schools. It is a fresh water species, filed under freshwater in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
Tomorrow morning starts tonight
Set your home water, pick a drive radius, and wake up to a plan.
Android coming soon
iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.