Spruce Run Reservoir
Spruce Run Reservoir near Clinton, NJ is a 1,290-acre state-owned water with a 9.9 HP motor limit (NJ Fish & Wildlife). It holds bass, hybrid striped bass, northern pike, crappie and channel catfish, and is stocked with trout.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.
Smallmouth Bass
Rock, gravel and points. Tubes, jerkbaits and drop-shots.
Crappie
Black crappie
Wiper
Hybrid striped bass
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Spruce Run Recreation Area boat launchRampBoat launch within the recreation area; 9.9 HP maximum.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Spruce Run Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife (NJDEP) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Spruce Run Reservoir ↗Local tips
- Little oxygen below about 13 feet in summer, so fish shallower.
- Few weed beds or structure make bass fishing harder; target what structure exists.
- Motors limited to 9.9 HP.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.