Cleaver L. 32 Depth Map & Fishing Spots (ON)

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Cleaver L. 32, ON

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Fall shiner run window is on — see the hatch outlook

Hatch outlook

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Typical here: Sep 1 – Oct 31 · same push on the Ontario side — Simcoe's shiners migrate shallow as the water cools, and the predators ride with them

adultdaylight for the jig bite; after dark the shiners stack under dock lights with walleyes and pike mixed right in — follow the bait, not the spot — millions of shiners move together and the predators ride with them; silver profile and flash matter

Concentrates hard but travels — the school (and the walleyes under it) can be off a river mouth one week and miles upriver the next.

Jig-and-minnow is the event's signature — a frozen emerald shiner on a 1/4 oz jig drifted along the run; silver jerkbaits and trolled crankbaits take the roaming fish; blade baits under the schools.

The event happens over river mouths and the first miles upriver, warming shallow shorelines, and rocky points where the displaced bait stacks

Next on this water

Hex (giant mayfly) · mayflyMay 25 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

June mayfly hatch (walleye lakes) · mayflyJun 1 – Aug 10 · in ~9 months

Recommendations come from depth structure and seasonal species behavior. Treat them as a starting point, not a guarantee. Contours here are generated from real agency depth surveys; use the survey badge for the provider, dataset, datum and measured coverage. Never use for navigation. Always check local regulations.

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Recent catches at Cleaver L. 32

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Fishing Cleaver L. 32: what the data says

74-acre lake in Timiskaming District, Ontario. The lake tops out around 30 ft. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:

On the chart, Cleaver L. 32 draws 73 acres inside 2.3 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.9) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 83% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. Call it 0.6 mi long by 0.4 mi wide at the broadest reach. You'll find it in Timiskaming District. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: East Night Hawk River, 1 mi east of here.

Yellow Perch fishing at Cleaver L. 32

Come spring, look for yellow perch tight to the bank in 3 to 12 ft. They move out to 10 to 30 ft in summer and finish the year down in 9 to 30 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Deep basin: a deep basin around 30 ft that scores prime in fall. Best bite is early morning. A drop-shot micro plastics or a small spoon tipped with worm is the honest summer answer here.

Season	Depth	Best window	Start at	Go-to baits
Spring	3 to 12 ft	midday & dawn	Shallow bay flat (1 ft)	Small jig + curly tail, Perch-pattern micro crank
Summer	10 to 30 ft	dawn	Deep basin (30 ft)	Drop-shot micro plastics, Small spoon tipped with worm
Fall	9 to 30 ft	midday	Deep basin (30 ft)	Jigging spoon (small), Perch rig / spreader
Winter	9 to 30 ft	midday & dawn	Deep basin (30 ft)	Tungsten jig + spikes, Rattle spoon (small)

Notable structure

Cleaver L. 32 carries 5 mapped structure features, topping out (or rather bottoming out) at Deep basin, about 30 ft down.

Deep basin: deep basin, around 30 ft
Break off the point: drop-off, around 16 ft
Main-lake point: point, around 1 ft
Shallow bay flat: weed flat, around 1 ft
Back-bay flat: weed flat, around 1 ft

Cleaver L. 32 fishing regulations

Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Ontario waters are set by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary) — and special regulations can apply to Cleaver L. 32 specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.

Check the official Ontario fishing regulations →

Common questions

How deep is Cleaver L. 32?

Cleaver L. 32 is about 30 ft (9 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.

What fish are in Cleaver L. 32?

Anglers target yellow perch on Cleaver L. 32.

Where is the best fishing spot on Cleaver L. 32?

Deep basin is the top-rated area: a deep basin in about 30 ft of water that rates prime for yellow perch in fall. Scroll up to the map for the complete spot list by species and season.

When is the best time to fish Cleaver L. 32?

For yellow perch, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.

What are the fishing regulations for Cleaver L. 32?

Fishing on Cleaver L. 32 is regulated by the Ontario fishing regulations (FMZ summary). Check the official Ontario regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.

Nearby waters

East Night Hawk River 1 mi · Cleaver L. 31 1 mi · East Night Hawk Lake 3 mi · Hincks L. 47 4 mi · McWilliams Lake 4 mi · Hincks L. 39 5 mi · Hincks L. 42 5 mi · Ezra Lake 6 mi · Kitchiming Lake 6 mi · Dokis Lake 7 mi · Austen Lake 7 mi · Argyle L. 15 7 mi

See how Cleaver L. 32 stacks up: best yellow perch lakes in Ontario

More water nearby: Timiskaming District fishing maps (515 charts). Browse all Ontario fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry: published agency survey data. How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.