Caples Lake - The ice is now covering the lake- but be cautious

The ice is now covering the lake- but be cautious

Caples Lake - Kirkwood, CA (Alpine County)

by Doug Busey
1-14-2026
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The ice is now covering the lake. But, the edges have been getting a little sloshy in the afternoons. I did not venture out on this trip. I felt it was still too unstable.

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.

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