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
Rainbow Trout
Rooster tails and PowerBait
Brown Trout
Rapala countdown minnows
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.