Delaware
Christina River at Coochs Bridge
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · 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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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
74°F
Feels like
80°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
8 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.11 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 72°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 80°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 68°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 63°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 81°F / Low 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 9 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 63°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 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
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage CHRISTINA RIVER AT COOCHS BRIDGE, DE (01478000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: water temperature (00010), streamflow (00060), and gage height (00065). This destination is the bounded freshwater Coochs Bridge reach above tidal Wilmington. It is not tidal Christina / Wilmington riverfront.
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
Fishery overview
Freshwater Christina River corridor at the Coochs Bridge USGS gage, above tidal Wilmington. The catalog uses generic-fishing rather than trout temperature bands. USGS 01478000 provides live water temperature, streamflow, and stage. This record is not tidal Christina / Wilmington riverfront.
Target species
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth bass are a primary generic-fishing target on the Coochs Bridge Christina reach.
Source: Delaware DNREC
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel catfish are a common warmwater target on this freshwater Christina reach.
Source: Delaware DNREC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
New Castle County Christina River freshwater habitat at the Coochs Bridge gauge reach.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access is documented by Delaware DNREC for Christina River waters. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point, not a verified put-in pin.
Stocking information
Delaware DNREC also stocks Christina Creek as trout water. This catalog row still uses generic-fishing for the mixed urban freshwater fishery and does not apply trout temperature bands.
Official sources
This destination is the Coochs Bridge freshwater gauge reach only. Verify current Delaware DNREC rules before fishing.
Hatch Match
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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
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