New JerseyReservoir, 1,355 acres, Hunterdon County
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Outlook. Monday: W wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 69°F. Tuesday: NNE wind 0 to 3 kt, gusts to 8 kt, high near 63°F.
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263.22ft NGVD29
-0.32 ft in 7 days1.49 ft above the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Spruce Run Reservoir was at 263.22 ft on October 26, falling 0.32 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 261.73 ft, so the lake is 1.49 ft above its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 60°F.
Spruce Run Reservoir covers about 1,355 acres in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and is classed as a reservoir.
Water level on this page comes from USGS gauge 01396790 (Spruce Run Reservoir at Clinton NJ). Wind, gusts and rain come from the National Weather Service forecast grid that covers the water.
Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: W wind 1 to 5 kt, gusts to 9 kt, high near 69°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Spruce Run Reservoir was at 263.22 ft on October 26, falling 0.32 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 261.73 ft, so the lake is 1.49 ft above its usual mark. The gauge also reports a water temperature of 60°F.
Spruce Run Reservoir covers about 1,355 acres (2.1 square miles) of surface water.
If Spruce Run is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.