Caples Lake - Kirkwood, CA

Lake Information

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 Photos

8-21-2024
14 lbs. 8 oz.
6-28-2024
8-18-2022
5-21-2022

Caples Lake Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Mackinaw Trout 14 lbs. 8 oz. 6-28-2024 View Report
Brown Trout 6 lbs. 7-07-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 6 lbs. 6-06-2016 View Report
Brown Trout 5 lbs. 7-07-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 5 lbs. 7-04-2018 View Report
Brown Trout 4 lbs. 8 oz. 2-01-2020 View Report
Brown Trout 4 lbs. 7-07-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 3 lbs. 2 oz. 6-10-2017 View Report
Rainbow Trout 2 lbs. 6-22-2016 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
9-20-2024Rainbow TroutAlpine County F&G1800
8-18-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
7-14-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
7-01-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 
6-24-2024Rainbow TroutCDFW 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
12-12-2024 The west end of the lake had 4 to 6 inches of ice with some open waters
The lake has iced over and thawed a... more »
Doug Busey
11-21-2024 Good time of year to get the bigger browns from the shore
Good time of year to get the bigger... more »
Doug Busey
10-31-2024 The EID boat ramp and day use area is scheduled to close this week for the season
The EID boat ramp and day use area... more »
Doug Busey
10-3-2024 The lake level has dropped about 5 feet
The lake level has dropped about 5 feet.... more »
Doug Busey
9-18-2024 Successful Kids' Fishing Day at Caples Lake Resort
We are grateful to all who attended the... more »
Caples Lake Resort

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