Caples Lake Fishing Report

Caples Lake is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, offering excellent fishing opportunities for rainbow, brown, and lake trout, as well as kokanee salmon. Updated daily.

Last Updated: November 13, 2025

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The lake is surrounded by scenic hiking trails and campgrounds, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Fishing tips include using bait or lures that mimic the lake's abundant aquatic insect life. The best time to visit is from late spring through early fall, with average temperatures ranging from 50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit depending on the season. Other nearby activities include boating, swimming, and skiing during the winter months.


       
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Area Streamflow Levels

Caples LakeUPPER TRUCKEE R AT S UPPER TRUCKEE RD NR MEYERS CA Preview Upper Truckee R At S Upper Truckee Rd Nr Meyers Ca 4cfs
Caples LakeUPPER TRUCKEE R AT HWY 50 ABOVE MEYERS CA Preview Upper Truckee R At Hwy 50 Above Meyers Ca 13cfs
Caples LakeWEST FORK CARSON RIVER AT WOODFORDS Preview West Fork Carson River At Woodfords 21cfs
Caples LakeE F CARSON R BL MARKLEEVILLE C NR MARKLEEVILLECA Preview E F Carson R Bl Markleeville C Nr Markleevilleca 66cfs
Caples LakeUP TRUCKEE R A SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CA Preview Up Truckee R A South Lake Tahoe Ca 13cfs
Caples LakeTROUT C NR TAHOE VALLEY CA Preview Trout C Nr Tahoe Valley Ca 17cfs

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Area Campgrounds

Location Reservations Toilets
Caples LakeCaples Lake Campground Preview Caples Lake Campground
Caples LakeCaples Lake Preview Caples Lake
Caples LakeTwo Sentinels Girl Scout Camp Preview Two Sentinels Girl Scout Camp
Caples LakeKirkwood Lake Preview Kirkwood Lake
Caples LakeKirkwood Campground Preview Kirkwood Campground
Caples LakeWoods Lake Campground Preview Woods Lake Campground
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