Fishing Peter Cleaver Lake in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska

• Overview

  Peter Cleaver Lake falls in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, part of Alaska. It lies 148 feet above sea level. Roughly 49 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. A shoreline of some 1.6 miles keeps the choices simple. Most waters listed here for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area are larger. The closest town, Kotzebue, is 186 miles away. The nearest city of size is Anchorage, 368 miles away. One jurisdiction covers this water end to end.

• Where to Fish on Peter Cleaver Lake

  Depth went unrecorded, which puts the reading back on you. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, recorded fish include bering cisco, least cisco and lake whitefish. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Work Peter Cleaver Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 59°F; by January the average is down near -5°F. A short, intense season is the rule this far north. The lid arrives early and lasts until roughly mid May. Averages place the thaw at mid May and the freeze at mid October. The strongest runs come at either end of the open season. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Peter Cleaver Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. Nothing in the way of made access shows up nearby: no ramp, no car park, no path. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Duck Lake at 6.2 miles is the nearest alternative. For Peter Cleaver Lake in particular, ask before you travel.