Delaware

Christina River at Coochs Bridge

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Location Snapshot

Christina River at Coochs Bridge is a northern Delaware freshwater river reach above the tidal lower Christina. Smallmouth bass and channel catfish are the principal supported targets.

Current River Rating

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Timing Outlook

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Why

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Cautions

  • Water temperature is unavailable.

Current Readings

Flow
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Water Temperature
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Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 01478000 · Direct monitoring location

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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

Changing Conditions Advisory

Short-term rainfall and flow-change signals

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

59°F

Feels like

54°F

Wind

6 mph N

Wind gust

10 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 PM

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 10 PM

    Clear

    Temp 53°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Wed 2 AM

    Clear

    Temp 47°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Wed 6 AM

    Clear

    Temp 44°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Wed 10 AM

    Clear

    Temp 53°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 12 mph

  • Wed 2 PM

    Clear

    Temp 63°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 11 mph

  • Wed 6 PM

    Clear

    Temp 58°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 6 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Tue, Oct 20

    Clear

    High 69°F / Low 46°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 28 mph

  • Wed, Oct 21

    Overcast

    High 64°F / Low 44°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 28 mph

  • Thu, Oct 22

    Overcast

    High 67°F / Low 42°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 29 mph

  • Fri, Oct 23

    Clear

    High 61°F / Low 48°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 29 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

Historical Flow

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Fishing Overview

Smallmouth bass are in the mixed fishery on the Christina River at Coochs Bridge, along with channel catfish.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Christina River.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 13, 2026

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

  • Smallmouth Bass

    Micropterus dolomieu

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    unknown
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: Delaware DNREC

  • Channel Catfish

    Ictalurus punctatus

    Expectation
    Common
    Population
    Established
    Native status
    unknown
    Confidence
    High confidence

    Source: Delaware DNREC

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Mixed wild and stocked
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Natural flow

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Boat fishing
  • Shore fishing
  • Spinning

Hatch Match

Seasonal insect activity for the current evaluation period — not a live hatch observation

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Location and Access

USGS monitoring location

New Castle, Delaware

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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

Warmwater river

Regulation Scope

Christina River at Coochs Bridge freshwater gauge reach.

Regulation Summary

Delaware DNREC freshwater regulations apply on this Christina River reach. Confirm current seasons, methods, and limits before fishing.

Target Species

Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Christina River at Coochs Bridge. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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