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The reservoir is the third largest in the state and is encompassed by the Spruce Run Recreation Area. [5] The source of the stream is protected, located in Crystal Springs Preserve, a county park. [6] In addition, several sections of the stream are protected for fishing, hiking and nature observation. [7]
Spruce Run Recreation Area is a 1,290-acre (5.2 km 2) New Jersey state recreation area located in Union Township and Clinton Township in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States. It encompasses the Spruce Run Reservoir that is used as a backup reservoir to protect the state from prolonged droughts.
[4] [10] A reservoir known as the Spruce Run Reservoir, which is operated by the Pennsylvania American Water Company, is on the stream. The watershed's upper reaches are in a state forest. [4] The stream's mouth is near Cameron. [11] Upstream of the Spruce Run Reservoir, Spruce Run can be accessed from Spruce Run Road. [8]
The last time it rained in Central Jersey was last month on Sept. 30 when only about a half inch of precipitation fell.
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The New Jersey Water Supply Authority operates two reservoirs off of the Raritan river, the Spruce Run Reservoir and Round Valley Reservoir, and controls releases of water to ensure the “minimum passing flow rates” enforced by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. [24]
Spruce Run, the state's third-largest reservoir, held the state record for Northern Pike for nearly 30 years, and offers a large variety of species for anglers to pursue. [84] New Jersey Fish and Game has nine Wildlife Management Areas for hunting ducks, deer, pheasants, quail, rabbits, squirrels and bears. [85]
Fishing report, Dec. 27-Jan. 2: 6,500 pound of trout released at McSwain Reservoir, surf perch fishing outstanding at Santa Cruz. ... With at least a 20-mile run to deep water over 300 feet, few ...