This is the place to be with all of this heat in the valleys. The temps are usually 10 degrees cooler up there. The mackinaw action has slowed down a little with only a couple coming in lately. The rainbow action has been good from the shore by Woods Creek outlet or off the dam. Trollers have been using Rapalas or flashers and a threaded nightcrawler. The lake was recently planted with catchable rainbow trout The lake level has dropped , so be cautious over by purgatory cove. There are boat eating rock right at the entrance. Also a reminder that there is not water skiing allowed on the lake. The whole lake has a speed limit of 15 mph The resort is open for launching, boat rentals, cabin rentals and if you have never had dinner at their restaurant. You are missing out. For more information call the Caples Lake Resort at 209-258-8888.