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White Clay Creek

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Delaware, United States

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Rainbow trout

16 in · 2 lb 3 oz

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Rock bass

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Creek chub

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Rainbow trout

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Smallmouth bass

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White sucker

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General info

White Clay Creek is a stream located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is also intersecting with Chester County, Pennsylvania. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Smallmouth bass, and Brown trout.

Location

39°43′40.2″N 75°45′56.6″W
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Official website

www.destateparks.com

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Fishing regulations at White Clay Creek, DE

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Delaware can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Rainbow trout

Rainbow trout

Regulation boundaryDelaware State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Required licenses
Anglers who fish for trout in Delaware are required to have a Delaware Trout Stamp. 
Additional information
Basic Requirements: no minimum size. Four fish per day in fly-fishing streams. Six fish per day in all other streams.In designated trout streams: It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout streams, except between and including the first Saturday of April and the second Saturday of March of each succeeding year.It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout streams on the opening day of the trout season before 7:00 a.m. and thereafter for the remainder of the trout season between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.In designated trout ponds: It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout ponds, except between and including the first Saturday of March and the second Saturday of February of each succeeding year.It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout ponds on the opening day of the trout season before 7 a.m. and thereafter for the remainder of the trout season between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.For detailed regulations, please see Delaware freshwater trout fishing.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Season open: year-round
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryDelaware State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Max size8" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 17

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information
No closed season. No minimum size. You may harvest 6 smallmouth bass per person. You may not harvest smallmouth bass from 12-inches to 17-inches total length. You may harvest no more than 1 smallmouth bass greater than 17-inches total length.
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
Season open: year-round
Brown trout

Brown trout

Regulation boundaryDelaware State Waters
Restrictions & requirements

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Required licenses
Anglers who fish for trout in Delaware are required to have a Delaware Trout Stamp. 
Additional information
Basic Requirements: no minimum size. Four fish per day in fly-fishing streams. Six fish per day in all other streams.In designated trout streams: It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout streams, except between and including the first Saturday of April and the second Saturday of March of each succeeding year.It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout streams on the opening day of the trout season before 7:00 a.m. and thereafter for the remainder of the trout season between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.In designated trout ponds: It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout ponds, except between and including the first Saturday of March and the second Saturday of February of each succeeding year.It is unlawful for any person to fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout, or any hybrids of these species in designated trout ponds on the opening day of the trout season before 7 a.m. and thereafter for the remainder of the trout season between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.For detailed regulations, please see Delaware freshwater trout fishing.
Edibility
Excellent
Synonyms
Salmo trutta
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FAQ about White Clay Creek fishing

📍 Where is the White Clay Creek located?
the White Clay Creek is a stream located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is also intersecting with Chester County, Pennsylvania. Its coordinates are:
39°43′40.2″N 75°45′56.6″W
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🎣 Where on the White Clay Creek is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the White Clay Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the White Clay Creek?
The most common species in the White Clay Creek are:
📢 What are the latest White Clay Creek fishing reports?
The latest White Clay Creek fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the White Clay Creek right now?
According to fishing regulations at the White Clay Creek, some of the species in season this October include: Blacktip shark, Black sea bass, Bull shark, Tautog, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the White Clay Creek?

Fishing in Delaware requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Options include resident and non-resident, daily and annual licenses, available online and at authorized retailers.

In Delaware, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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