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Deep Creek

River fishing  Delaware · 06:40 - 19:17

Deep Creek is a stretch of moving water in Delaware. Anglers here fish mainly for White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
80°
Best day
Sun
86%
83°
Mon
80%
79°
Tue
83%
77°
Wed
77%
78°
Thu
78%
83°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
73°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
8 mph
Pressure
29.96 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:55–07:55 Day 07:55–18:02 Dusk 18:02–20:02

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

New moon 0% lit
Major period 12:15–14:15 Major period 00:15–02:15 Minor period 06:23–07:53 Minor period 18:37–20:07

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

10:00
77°
11:00
78°
12:00
82°
13:00
83°
14:00
83°
15:00
80°
16:00
80°
17:00
80°
18:00
78°
19:00
76°
20:00
74°
21:00
72°

Likely catch now (14 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
70%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 23 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
63%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
60%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
60%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
44%
Water near its preferred 23 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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More waters nearby

Deep Creek Delaware · 1.0 mi away Deep Creek Delaware · 1.4 mi away Nanticoke River Delaware · 5.0 mi away Broad Creek Delaware · 5.9 mi away Broad Creek Delaware · 6.0 mi away Broad Creek Delaware · 6.1 mi away Broadkill River Delaware · 20.8 mi away Derickson Point Delaware · 21.0 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Deep Creek?

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Deep Creek?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Deep Creek?

White Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Deep Creek right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 21%.