New Castle County · stream · order 4 river · ~72 cfs typical
Red Clay Creek
Stocked 4× on record · DNREC
Red Clay Creek is a stream in New Castle County, Delaware, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Apr 30, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from DNREC; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
81°
69°
11 mph
6%
Fri
Mostly clear
86°
67°
4 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
87°
68°
9 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Mill Creek0.4 mi
- White Clay Creek1.5 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Nonesuch Creek1.7 mi
- Pike Creek2.5 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
- Smalleys Pond4.1 mi
- New Castle Reservoir (historical)3.6 mi
- Middle Run4.0 mi
- Hoopes Reservoir5.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official DE regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Red Clay Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Red Clay Creek?+
Red Clay Creek is stocked with Rainbow Trout in New Castle County, Delaware, most recently on Apr 30, 2026 by DNREC. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Red Clay Creek get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Red Clay Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Red Clay Creek?+
Yes — Delaware requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Red Clay Creek?+
Red Clay Creek is a stream in New Castle County, Delaware. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: DNREC · updated Apr 30, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.