Delaware
White Clay Creek near Newark
Location Snapshot
White Clay Creek near Newark is a northern Delaware Piedmont stream with protected parkland and managed trout water near Newark. Brown and rainbow trout are the principal targets in this small-stream fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 60
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Wednesday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 47.2 CFS
- Gage Height
- 5.11 ft
- Water Temperature
- 51.8 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01479000 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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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
Clear
Temperature
47°F
Feels like
40°F
Wind
9 mph N
Wind gust
18 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 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 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 68°F / Low 46°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Partly cloudy
High 61°F / Low 48°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
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Fishing Overview
White Clay Creek near Newark is Christina River Basin water. Newark sits at the southern end of the watershed, which is known for trout fishing.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at White 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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Delaware DNREC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Delaware DNREC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Delaware DNREC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Delaware DNREC
Official sources
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
White Clay Creek near Newark trout gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
Delaware DNREC freshwater trout regulations apply on designated White Clay Creek reaches. Confirm current seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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