Top Orfe Ide Fishing Countries

The Orfe, also known as the Ide (Leuciscus idus), is a freshwater fish native to Europe and parts of western Asia, recognized for its silvery body and sometimes golden or orange color in ornamental varieties. This species thrives in slow-moving rivers, lakes, and ponds, and is valued both as a sport fish and for ornamental purposes in garden ponds. The top countries for Orfe/Ide fishing include Russia, Poland, Germany, and the Netherlands, where the species is both harvested from the wild and farmed in aquaculture. In these countries, the Ide is caught for local consumption, recreational angling, and stocking ornamental water bodies. While not a major commercial fish compared to carp or trout, the Ide holds regional importance, especially in Eastern Europe, where traditional fishing methods and local culinary uses maintain its relevance in the fishing industry.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.