Bartlett Reservoir
Bartlett Reservoir is one of the lakes in Arizona. Most people come here for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
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.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (10 species)
About the fishing here
The usual catches here are Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass and Black Crappie.
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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.
Guides for this water
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?
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, 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?
Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Bartlett Reservoir right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 26%.