The lake has about 4-6 inches of ice underneath a little snow

Caples Lake - Kirkwood, CA (Alpine County)

by Doug Busey
1-4-2025
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The lake has about 4-6 inches of ice underneath a little snow. A few anglers have been getting out to enjoy some ice fishing. Best areas are by the dam or spillway. You can use a nightcrawler or you can be a little more active (which keeps you a little warmer) and jig a gold Kastmaster or a small spoon. The Caples Lake Resort is open all year if you wanted to make a weekend out of it. They have lodging with a lounging area that serves dinner at 5pm. For more information go to capleslakeresort.com.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you have a question. a report in our local fishing area or have a photo of your catch, send it to nevada@fishreports.com. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.

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for Thursday, December 12th, 2024

: Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fishing Report
Silver Lake: The lake has iced over and thawed a few times
Caples Lake: The west end of the lake had 4 to 6 inches of ice with some open waters
Woods Lake: Closed for the year
Blue Lake Lower: The road is open to the second gate
Red Lake: The lake has iced over and had 3 inches as of last week
Burnside Lake: As of this week the road is open
West Carson River: The water flow is at 15 CFS, which is very low
East Carson River: The river is running at 36 CFS above Hangman's bridge, but there are sections of iced over areas
Indian Creek Reservoir: Both roads are open
Topaz Lake: The lake level has been going up a foot or so each week due to the runoff from the Walker River