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Caples Lake, El Dorado County
 Hwy 88, Kirkwood, CA 94646
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Max Depth: 31-35ft/9-11m
Average Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m
Entry Type: Shore
Bottom Composition: Sand
Aquatic Life: Might See Something
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Rating: 4.00 by 1 divers
Spring: 50-55°F/10-13°C
Summer: 56-60°F/13-16°C
Fall: 50-55°F/10-13°C
Winter: Under 50°F/10°C
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Caples Lake, El Dorado County is a shore accessible fresh water dive site, located at Hwy 88, Kirkwood, CA 94646. This dive site has an average rating of 4.00 out of 5 from 1 scuba divers. The maximum depth is 31-35ft/9-11m. The average visibility is 16-20ft/5-6m.
Caples lake is a beautiful alpine lake located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Hwy 88 near Kirkwood, CA. Diving with a dive buoy is required. Average depth of 20-35’. Drive east of the spillway and dam and you will see a park entrance, restrooms, picnic tables, parking, etc.
Altitude Dive: Adjust your computer and remember the last stop is at 12’ (instead of 15) for 3 minutes.
Located about 60 miles east of Jackson and directly south of Lake Tahoe at 7,950 feet elevation, Caples contains 600 surface acres of mountain water. All boating is permitted at 5 mph restriction with launching facilities and boat rentals available. Limited to trout for the fisherman, however a good quantity of quality rainbow, brown, brook, and cutthroat trout are available. For more information contact Amador Ranger Station at (209) 295-4251.