Bartlett Reservoir
Bartlett Reservoir is a lake in Arizona. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Next hours
Likely catch now (10 species)
About the fishing here
Bartlett Reservoir is a lake in Arizona.
Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie and Common Carp.
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Bartlett Lake is a reservoir that was formed by the damming of the Verde River in the U.S. state of Arizona. It is downstream and to the south of Horseshoe Reservoir. Constructed in 1936–39 by the Salt River Project, the Bartlett Dam and reservoir were named for Bill Bartlett, a government surveyor. Bartlett Lake was the first reservoir built on the Verde River.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Bartlett Reservoir?
Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Flathead Catfish, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Bartlett Reservoir?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Bartlett Reservoir?
Smallmouth Bass fishing is usually best around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Bartlett Reservoir right now?
Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 15%.