Alpine County · reservoir · 606 acres
Caples Lake
Stocked 5× since 2025 · CDFW
Caples Lake is a reservoir in Alpine County, California, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 12, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CDFW; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
75°
52°
12 mph
0%
Fri
Clear
79°
56°
11 mph
0%
Sat
Clear
80°
57°
12 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Jun 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Oct 5 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Aug 3 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Twin Lakes Reservoir0.6 mi
- Emigrant Creek1.1 mi
- Kirkwood Creek1.5 mi
- Kirkwood Lake2.1 mi
- Emigrant Lake2.7 mi
- Woods Lake2.2 mi
- Showers Lake3.0 mi
- Round Top Lake2.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Caples Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Caples Lake?+
Caples Lake is stocked with Trout in Alpine County, California, most recently on Jul 12, 2026 by CDFW. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Caples Lake get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2025, stocking at Caples Lake peaks in August. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Caples Lake?+
Yes — California requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Caples Lake?+
Caples Lake is a reservoir in Alpine County, California. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CDFW · updated Jul 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.