Delaware
Red Clay Creek at Wooddale
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.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently 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 01480000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
72°F
Feels like
77°F
Wind
5 mph NW
Wind gust
10 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.04 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 80°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 68°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 63°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 63°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 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.
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage RED CLAY CREEK AT WOODDALE, DE (01480000). 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 Wooddale trout reach. It is a separate DNREC trout stream from White Clay Creek and is not the Stanton downstream site.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Red Clay Creek.
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
Delaware Red Clay Creek trout water at USGS 01480000 Wooddale. DNREC's 2026 trout stocking updates include Red Clay Creek. USGS provides live water temperature, streamflow, and stage. This record is distinct from White Clay Creek.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown trout are a primary Red Clay Creek trout-stream target at Wooddale.
Source: Delaware DNREC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow trout are supported by DNREC stocking on designated Red Clay reaches.
Source: Delaware DNREC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
New Castle County Red Clay Creek trout habitat at the Wooddale gauge reach.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public access is documented by Delaware DNREC for Red Clay Creek trout waters. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point, not a verified put-in pin.
Stocking information
Delaware DNREC 2026 trout stocking schedule includes Red Clay Creek. Confirm current official DNREC stocking updates.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Delaware DNREC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Delaware DNREC
Official sources
This destination is the Wooddale gauge reach only. Verify current Delaware DNREC trout rules before fishing.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
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
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Red Clay Creek at Wooddale trout gauge reach
Regulation Summary
Delaware DNREC freshwater trout regulations apply on designated Red Clay Creek reaches. Confirm current seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
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