Delaware
Christina River at Coochs Bridge
Location Snapshot
Christina River at Coochs Bridge is a northern Delaware freshwater river reach above the tidal lower Christina. Smallmouth bass and channel catfish are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 9.85 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.06 ft
- Water Temperature
- 52.7 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01478000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
45°F
Feels like
39°F
Wind
6 mph NW
Wind gust
17 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 67°F / Low 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 65°F / Low 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Partly cloudy
High 61°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the Christina River at Coochs Bridge, along with channel catfish.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Christina River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Delaware DNREC
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Delaware DNREC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
New Castle, Delaware
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
New Castle
Management Category
Warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Christina River at Coochs Bridge freshwater gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
Delaware DNREC freshwater regulations apply on this Christina River reach. Confirm current seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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