I had the pressure of fishing with old time friend Joe Garcia and his troupe of boys from South Lake Tahoe. Started off a little slow. Renee ( my better    half) and I went out deep for the big ones for an hour or so, with no luck. So we moved in closer to about 10 to 15 ft of water and caught a few small rainbow and a brown. It was a beautiful day and I can't wait to do it again. At that time, the ice was about 10 to 12 inches thick out in front of the lodge. I saw some other anglers down by the spillway and also by the public boat ramp. We also got to watch an ice hockey game be played right behind us. As a note, parking is free along the highway. But if you are not a guest at the resort, they do have a parking day use fee. The resort and restaurant are open for cabin rentals and good food. Best of both worlds, ski in the morning and ice fish in the afternoon. For more information go to capleslakeresort.comor call 209-258-8888.