Caples Lake - No ice forming as of this week

No ice forming as of this week

Caples Lake - Kirkwood, CA (Alpine County)

by Doug Busey
12-3-2025
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This one’s disappointing — no ice forming as of this week. Some anglers have done fair on the south end by the spillway or off the dam using Panther Martin spinners or Kastmasters.
Note: The lake is closed to all boat launching until next year.
However, the Caples Lake Lodge and restaurant will be opening on the 18th of this month. I’ll keep you posted on when ice fishing becomes safe this year.

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 [email protected]. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.

More Reports

Carson Now Reports

for Wednesday, December 3rd

: Doug Busey: Early December Fishing Report
Owens River - Lower: Lower Ownes- Wild Trout Section Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Ownes River Fishing Report
East Carson River (CA): The river is running well and the fish are biting
West Carson River (CA): Running low and slow

Carson Now Reports

for Thursday, November 13th

: November Angler’s Report – Safety, Regulations, and Lake Conditions
Topaz Lake: The lake is still producing fish when you can get out
Indian Creek Reservoir: Fishing has slowed a little
Blue Lake Lower: The road is closed for the season
Caples Lake: Fishing has been fair
Red Lake: Fishing has been slow, but some anglers have been catching brookies
East Carson River (CA): Fishing has been fair for anglers
West Carson River (CA): The river is running very low
Bridgeport Reservoir: Fishing has been good when you can get out
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Report
Owens River - Lower: When wind, temps, and snow affect the Upper, the Lower becomes a good winter fishing ground