Guide To Fishing At Spruce Run Reservoir

AKA: Spruce Run Lake

Featuring great fishing for hybrid striped bass, northern pike and big bass, Spruce Run Reservoir is a 1,300-acre lake in the northwest part of the state. Spruce Run Boat Ramp allows launching of all types of boats.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

The lake has a boat-motor limit of 9.9 horsepower, so canoes, kayaks, row boats and electric-motor watercraft are ideal here. Bass, bluegill and pike anglers can cruise the 15 miles of shoreline in search of their favorite fish species. Hybrid stripers tend to school in the deeper parts of the lake, often following schools of baitfish. Visitors can rent rowboats, canoes, sailboats and motor boats for a day at the Spruce Run Boat Rental. Kayak Launch State Park allows portage of non-powered boats.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill, hybrid striped bass and northern pike at Spruce Run Reservoir in New Jersey.

Primary fish species residing in Spruce Run Reservoir

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Spruce Run Reservoir Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Flatwater Paddle at Spruce Run Boathouse
Rentals: Fishing boats, kayaks and pontoon boats
908 455-9101

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Spruce Run Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, north side, off Van Syckles Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.

Click here for a New Jersey Fishing License.