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New Jersey · Spruce Run Reservoirfreshwater· April 5, 2026

Spruce Run Trout Derby Action

Spruce Run producing excellent trout fishing following recent stockings. Bank anglers and boaters both finding fish.

Current Conditions

Water temp
49°F
Moon
New Moon
Weather
Sunny, calm, high 62°F

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What's Biting

Hot

Rainbow Trout

Rooster tails and PowerBait

Active

Brown Trout

Rapala countdown minnows

Active

Hybrid Striped Bass

Live minnows

What's Next

Excellent trout fishing should continue through the week. Boat ramp getting busy early — arrive before 6 AM on weekends. Try trolling small Rapalas for quality browns.

Context

Spruce Run is one of NJ's top trout destinations, regularly stocked with fish over 20 inches.

This report is synthesized by Hooked Fisherman from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Source names are cited inline where they appear. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.