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 |
| 11-24-2023 | The lake got its first snow on the 15th The EID day use and boat ramp are... more » |
Doug Busey |
| 11-3-2023 | The winter shore fishing is a good time for browns The EID day use and boat ramp has... more » |
Doug Busey |
| 10-19-2023 | Fall fishing is good for mackinaw and large brown trout The lake level is still at 90% capacity.... more » |
Doug Busey |
| 9-28-2023 | Capacity and is scheduled to remain high into the fall season The lake level is still at 90% capacity... more » |
Doug Busey |
| 9-8-2023 | The EID day use and boat launch will remain open as long as weather permit The lake level has been dropping a few... more » |
Doug Busey |
Detailed Map
