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Blue orfe · Leuciscus idus

Blue orfe in the River Hull

Largest measured blue orfe: 48.7 cm

The largest blue orfe measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Hull was 48.7 cm, recorded at Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2 on 9 June 2025.

Across 9 measured blue orfe, the median measured length was 39.3 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Hull.

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Most recent observation9 June 2025Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2 · 1 fish
Largest measured blue orfe
48.7 cm
Median length
39.3 cm
Fish measured
9
Survey locations
4

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured blue orfe

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
48.7 cm9 Jun 2025Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2176775
44.9 cm9 Oct 2007Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)1108409
42.2 cm14 Oct 2005Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)187795
40.3 cm14 Oct 2005Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)187795
39.3 cm12 Oct 2005Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)387798
38.1 cm12 Oct 2005Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)387798
36.5 cm12 Oct 2005Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)387798
35.3 cm9 Sept 2013Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)2138645
15 cm7 Oct 2012Upstream weel angling133987

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

Explore the river

Where blue orfe were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one blue orfe record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding blue orfe
Wilfholme Landing HULLCRS/(LOWER)29 Sept 20139 Jun 20252
Upstream weel angling7 Oct 20127 Oct 20121
Corpslanding, West Beck HULLCRS/(UPPER)114 Oct 20059 Oct 20072
Upstream of Hull Bridge HULLCRS/(LOWER)312 Oct 200512 Oct 20051

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

2005–2025

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded blue orfe that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 9 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
15 cm
Lower quarter
36.5 cm
Median
39.3 cm
Upper quarter
42.2 cm
Largest
48.7 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

More fish in this river

Explore the River Hull

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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