Spruce Run Reservoir
Reservoir in New Jersey · 1,325 acres · near Union
Spruce Run Reservoir has 1 boat ramp and 3 carry-in launches listed as public.
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2018 to 2025.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Motors: Up to 9.9 hp (as the agency lists it for all 4 launches; check the posted rules before you go)
Boating rules
- Outboard motors: limited to 9.9 hp · all of Spruce Run Reservoir rule
From the boating rules map of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection GIS: developed using NJDEP Geographic Information System digital data, but this secondary product has not been verified by NJDEP and is not state-authorized or endorsed, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Depth contours in feet from NJDEP (fieldwork 2021); deepest point about 75 ft. Lake levels and bottoms change; not for navigation.
Launches
- Clinton Wildlife Management Area Cartop Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Union
- Spruce Run Reservoir Boat Launch · Boat ramp · near Union
- Spruce Run Reservoir Carry-in Access near Union · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Union
- Spruce Run Reservoir Carry-in Access near Union · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Union
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Spruce Run Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.