Waterbody · New Jersey
Spruce Run Reservoir Fishing Regulations 2026
Spruce Run Reservoir fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are muskellunge, smallmouth bass, walleye. 70 current rules across 7 species from DEP Fish & Wildlife.
Rules (70)
DEP Fish & Wildlife regulates 70 rules across 7 species at this water.
Smallmouth Bass
Merrill Creek Reservoir
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 15"
Round Valley ReservoirOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 3 combined
- Possession
- 3 fish
- Min size
- 15"
State Record: 7 lbs. 2 oz.
New Jersey statewideCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- Jun 16
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 5 combined
- Min size
- 12"
April 15–June 15
Muskellunge
Delaware RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 1
- Min size
- 40"
Surplus stocked
Greenwood LakeCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Daily bag
- 1
- Min size
- 44"
This is a catch-and-release event. May 16, 2026
Monksville ReservoirOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Min size
- 44"
State Record: 42 lbs. 13 oz.
New Jersey statewideOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 1 combined
Tiger Muskie
Walleye
Delaware RiverOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Season opens
- Jan 1
State Record: 13 lbs. 9 oz.
New Jersey statewideCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 3
- Min size
- 18"
March 1–April 30
Alewife And Blueback Herring
Freshwater Lakes In Morris, Passaic, Sussex And Warren Counties, And Spruce Run Reservoir (Hunterdon)
- Daily bag
- 35 fish/day
- Max size
- 6"
Hybrid Striped Bass
Northern Pike
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Spruce Run Reservoir?
DEP Fish & Wildlife regulates fishing on Spruce Run Reservoir.
What species can I target on Spruce Run Reservoir?
Spruce Run Reservoir is best known for muskellunge, smallmouth bass, walleye. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DEP Fish & Wildlife's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.