The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Bartlett Lake
Maricopa County, Arizona · 2,820 acres (4.4 sq mi)
67°F water, level falling, calm this morning.
About Bartlett Lake
In Maricopa County, Arizona, Bartlett Lake covers 2,820 acres; it is a reservoir. It was made by Bartlett Dam on the Verde.
From end to end it runs about 5.4 miles with roughly 16.9 miles of shoreline. At about 1,790 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 174 ft. Rio Verde is about 6.9 miles south. Scottsdale, the nearest city, is about 26 miles southwest.
- Size
- 2,820 acres (4.4 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 174 ft
- Shoreline
- About 16.9 miles
- End to end
- About 5.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,790 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Bartlett Dam, Verde
- County
- Maricopa County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Slow
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Bartlett Lake
The fish here: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and catfish. At 67°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodSmallmouth bass
Prime range. Rocky points, humps and drop-offs.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
Falling 0.4 ft in 7 days.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:57 am · sunset 5:23 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Bartlett Lake
- Rio Verdeabout 6.9 mi south
- Fountain Hillsabout 15 mi south
- Carefreeabout 16 mi west
- Tonto Basinabout 18 mi east
- Scottsdalenearest city, about 26 mi southwest
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Questions about Bartlett Lake
What fish are in Bartlett Lake?
Bartlett Lake holds largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Bartlett Lake?
About 174 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Bartlett Lake?
2,820 acres, with about 16.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Bartlett Lake?
Rio Verde is about 6.9 miles south; Fountain Hills is about 15 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Bartlett Lake today?
The surface was about 67°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Bartlett Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
