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 |
| 4-18-2024 | The lake still has 4 ft of ice and snow on it, but is melting fast The lake still has 4 ft of ice... more » |
Doug Busey |
| 4-17-2024 | It's ice fishing time! | Bartell's Backroads ... more » |
Doug Busey |
| 3-29-2024 | Caples Lake Ice Fishing Report Last week we wrapped up the ABC 10... more » |
Doug Busey |
| 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 |
Detailed Map
