Caples Lake - Kirkwood, CA


Fish Spot Details

Caples Lake is a picturesque freshwater lake located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California. It is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts due to the abundance of trout in its waters, including rainbow, brown, and mackinaw trout. Visitors can fish from the shore or rent a boat to access deeper waters. Ice fishing is also a popular activity during the winter months when the lake is frozen over. Caples Lake is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it a great location for camping, hiking, and wildlife watching.
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Mackinaw Trout



Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
4-18-2024 The lake still has 4 ft of ice and snow on it, but is melting fast
The lake still has 4 ft of ice... more »		 Doug Busey
4-17-2024 It's ice fishing time! | Bartell's Backroads
... more »		 Doug Busey
3-29-2024 Caples Lake Ice Fishing Report
Last week we wrapped up the ABC 10... more »		 Doug Busey
3-17-2024 Special Invite This Wednesday For Bartell's Backroads Show at Caples Lake
Hello fellow anglers. I have a special invitation... more »		 Doug Busey
2-29-2024 The lake had 20 inches of ice with a foot or so of snow on it as of last week
The lake had 20 inches of ice with... more »		 Doug Busey


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