What is the current flow on White Clay Creek?
White Clay Creek is currently flowing at 50.1 cfs at USGS gauge 01478650 as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC.
White Clay Creek at Newark Water Level, Temperature & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
5.40 ft
Flow 50.1 cfs · Water temp 68.0°F (20.0°C) · Near typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Good conditions for fishing
Flow near typical for this date · 68°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Water is 68°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding.
Flow is 50.1 cfs — near typical for this date (typical median: 35 cfs).
Flow
50.1 cfs
Gauge Height
5.40 ft
Water Temp
68.0°F (20.0°C)
Water Temperature
68.0°F (20.0°C) · as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC
About This Gauge
USGS 01478650 is a public stream gauge on White Clay Creek in Delaware. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 2 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for White Clay Creek is not available on this page yet. Open White Clay Creek on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On White Clay Creek
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- WHITE CLAY CREEK NEAR NEWARK, DE · 4.0 mi
- WHITE CLAY CREEK AT STANTON, DE · 5.6 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- PIKE CREEK NEAR NEWARK, DE · 3.1 mi
- CHRISTINA RIVER AT COOCHS BRIDGE, DE · 3.7 mi
- CALF RUN AT MARSHALLTON, DE · 5.8 mi
- RED CLAY CREEK NEAR STANTON, DE · 6.1 mi
- MILL CREEK AT MILL CREEK ROAD AT HOCKESSIN, DE · 6.9 mi
- CHRISTINA RIVER AT NEWPORT, DE · 7.6 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is White Clay Creek above or below normal right now?
White Clay Creek is near typical for this date. The current flow is 50.1 cfs, compared with a typical median of 35 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on White Clay Creek?
The latest reported water temperature on White Clay Creek is 68.0°F (20.0°C) as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC.
What other gauges should I check near White Clay Creek?
Other gauges on White Clay Creek worth checking include WHITE CLAY CREEK NEAR NEWARK, DE (4.0 miles away), WHITE CLAY CREEK AT STANTON, DE (5.6 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is White Clay Creek good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Good right now: Flow near typical for this date · 68°F prime (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). Water is 68°F — prime range for bass and other warmwater species; expect active feeding. This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms, and water temperature for the target species.
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