About Revisions Caples Lake, El Dorado County Hwy 88, Kirkwood, CA 94646 More Info Max Depth: 31-35ft/9-11m Average Viz: 16-20ft/5-6m Entry Type: Shore Bottom Composition: Sandy Clay Aquatic Life: Might See Something 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 11/07/2010 1:24 AM

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.