New Castle County · stream · order 5 river · ~205 cfs typical
White Clay Creek
Stocked 9× on record · DNREC
White Clay Creek is a stream in New Castle County, Delaware, stocked with Brown Trout and 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
7%
Fri
Partly cloudy
85°
67°
5 mph
2%
Sat
Overcast
89°
68°
10 mph
11%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Scheduled stockings ahead
Oct 15, 2026 — Rainbow Trout
Published schedule — agencies adjust for weather and water.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 30 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 30 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 23 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Brown Trout | — | ||
| Apr 16 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 13 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 9 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 6 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
| Apr 4 | Rainbow Trout | — | ||
When does White Clay Creek get stocked?
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in April.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Delaware waters with brown trout → · All Delaware waters with rainbow trout →
Nearby waters
- Nonesuch Creek0.4 mi
- Red Clay Creek1.5 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Mill Creek1.8 mi
- New Castle Reservoir (historical)2.1 mi
- Army Creek3.7 mi
- Little Mill Creek3.2 mi
- Smalleys Pond4.2 mi
- Pike Creek3.7 mistocked Apr 9, 2026
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.
White Clay Creek fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in White Clay Creek?+
White Clay Creek is stocked with Brown Trout and 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 White Clay Creek get stocked?+
Going by 9 records since 2026, stocking at White Clay Creek peaks in April. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish White 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 White Clay Creek?+
White 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.