What is the current flow on Spruce Run?
Spruce Run is currently flowing at 11.9 cfs at USGS gauge 01396800 as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC.
Spruce Run at Clinton Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Water level (gauge height) · Live from USGS
1.45 ft
Flow 11.9 cfs · Lower than typical for this date · as of Oct 2, 2:15 AM UTC
Today's fishing outlook
Fair conditions for fishing
Flow lower than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms)
Flow is 11.9 cfs — lower than typical for this date (typical median: 53 cfs).
Flow
11.9 cfs
Gauge Height
1.45 ft
Water Temp
temporarily unavailable
About This Gauge
USGS 01396800 is a public stream gauge on Spruce Run in New Jersey. Waderly uses this page as the canonical landing page for flow, water level, and fishing-condition checks on this water. There are 4 same-waterway gauges nearby for upstream and downstream comparison.
3-Day Weather Outlook
The NOAA forecast for Spruce Run is not available on this page yet. Open Spruce Run on the Waderly map for the live forecast.
Waderly combines real-time USGS stream gauges with weather, barometric pressure trends, and solunar activity so you know what the water is doing before you go. The "typical" comparison above is an approximation based on the historical daily median flow for this date at this gauge.
More Gauges On Spruce Run
These nearby gauges are on the same named waterway, which makes them more useful for upstream and downstream context than unrelated creeks at the same distance.
- Spruce Run Reservoir at Clinton NJ · 0.5 mi
- Spruce Run Res 3075 ft NW of dam at Clinton NJ · 1.1 mi
- Spruce Run at Main Street at Glen Gardner NJ · 3.7 mi
- Spruce Run at Glen Gardner NJ · 3.9 mi
Other Nearby Gauges
- Mulhockaway Creek at Van Syckel NJ · 2.8 mi
- South Branch Raritan River near High Bridge NJ · 3.2 mi
- South Branch Raritan River at Stanton NJ · 5.3 mi
- Musconetcong R at Changewater NJ · 6.9 mi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spruce Run above or below normal right now?
Spruce Run is lower than typical for this date. The current flow is 11.9 cfs, compared with a typical median of 53 cfs for this date.
What is the water temperature on Spruce Run?
This USGS gauge is not currently reporting water temperature for Spruce Run, so this page does not show a live water-temperature reading.
What other gauges should I check near Spruce Run?
Other gauges on Spruce Run worth checking include Spruce Run Reservoir at Clinton NJ (0.5 miles away), Spruce Run Res 3075 ft NW of dam at Clinton NJ (1.1 miles away), Spruce Run at Main Street at Glen Gardner NJ (3.7 miles away). Same-waterway gauges are usually the best upstream and downstream cross-check when you are deciding whether conditions are improving or dropping out.
Is Spruce Run good for fishing today?
Conditions rate Fair right now: Flow lower than typical for this date (based on flow vs. seasonal norms). This assessment combines current flow vs. seasonal norms.
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