Caples Lake California Fishing, Boating, Camping

Caples Lake is located in California, high up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It is set amongst rugged peaks, large forests and the crystal blue skies that the area is famous for. However, travelers find so much more than that when they discover the recreation available. Visitors enjoy the lake's fishing, boating and camping opportunities, as well as the pleasures of family picnics and simple quiet solitude.

Set in the peaceful backdrop of snow-covered mountains and bristly pine trees, California's Caples Lake is a treat to behold. Many holiday there for its isolation from the crowds of modern civilization, but many more partake in the true nature of the wilderness. Camping, fishing and boating are very popular on and around the lake, but with so much more to do, the lake has become a veritable 'Eldorado'.

Caples Lake is one of many clear and very blue alpine type lakes in the area. It is surrounded by varied trees of red, silver-tipped firs, aspens and pines, and a selection of delightfully pretty smaller plants like the juniper, Manzanita and sagebrush. It provides a perfect location for bird watching, picnicking, photography, skiing and hiking, but most of all it is better known for its fishing of five different types of trout. Sitting high above the surrounding area, it is close to a nearby resort and many interesting trails that lead to varied creeks and rivers, also equally as enticing to fishermen.

There are no formal campgrounds around the lake. Most people opt for the resort, named in honor of the beautiful lake, which provides everything from general room and board to luxurious condos with all the amenities and facilities that anyone could desire. However, though backcountry camping does require a permit, pitching a tent along the lake is permitted. Rangers are happy to reiterate the general rules and emphasize the 'leave nothing behind' policy used by so many wilderness areas.