Bartlett Lake - Carefree, AZ

Spot Information

inflow/outflow: Verde River
Surface Area:2015 acres
Maximum Depth:174 ft.
Capacity:178186 acre ft.
Elevation:1755 ft.
Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Green Sunfish, White Crappie, Wiper, Flathead Catfish



Latest Photos

James L. had a great time out at Bartlett Lake over the weekend.
Photo Credit: azgf
2-3-2023
Henry L. shows some crappie he caught at Bartlett Lake last week. "From the lake to the table, cooking it the authentic Chinese way for fresh fish brings out the sweetness and freshness in the crappies," he said.
Photo Credit: AZGF
Henry L.
12-26-2022
4 lbs.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Arizona Game and FIsh
John S.
4-27-2020
5 lbs.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of AZGF
3-13-2020

Bartlett Lake Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Largemouth Bass 5 lbs. 3-13-2020 View Report
Largemouth Bass 4 lbs. 4-27-2020 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
3-01-2022Black CrappieAZGF30000
3-05-2021Black CrappieAZGF14204


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
11-28-2024 The crankbait bite is good, but dropshot and Texas rigs are producing fish
At Bartlett Lake (report courtesy of Sportsman's Warehouse), fishing is... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
10-31-2024 Bartlett Lake Fishing Report
At Bartlett Lake, pro angler Gary Senft did a... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
7-31-2024 Reports of Tough Fishing
At Bartlett Lake, pro angler Gary Senft reported a... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
6-30-2024 Lots of Bass
(Report courtesy of pro angler Gary Senft) Gary... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department
5-26-2024 Bartlett Lake Report
Bartlett Lake (report courtesy of pro angler Gary Senft)... more »
Arizona Game & Fish Department

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