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 |
Caples Lake Whoppers
Species | Weight | Date | 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 Date | Species | Source | Total Pounds |
10-30-2023 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
7-23-2023 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
9-12-2022 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
5-23-2021 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW | |
9-06-2020 | Rainbow Trout | CDFW |
Latest Fish Reports
Date | Report | Author |
3-17-2024 | Special Invite This Wednesday For Bartell's Backroads Show at Caples Lake Hello fellow anglers. I have a special invitation... more » |
Doug Busey |
2-29-2024 | The lake had 20 inches of ice with a foot or so of snow on it as of last week The lake had 20 inches of ice with... more » |
Doug Busey |
2-1-2024 | The ice near the dam was measured at 16 inches deep with a little snow on top The ice near the dam was measured at... more » |
Doug Busey |
12-28-2023 | Caples Lake Resort is open for cabin rentals and lodging through the winter months There have been a few anglers out around... more » |
Doug Busey |
12-8-2023 | The lake has not yet started to freeze over The Caples Lake Resort is scheduled to open... more » |
Doug Busey |
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