
Bartlett Lake
Bartlett Lake is a reservoir that is best known for its sport fishing. Numerous fish species inhabit the lake, including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie, crayfish and flathead catfish. The 815 hectare lake is also great for swimming, water skiing and sailing, with its shoreline offering picnicking and barbequing. There are also a number of places to enjoy camping in the area, though the marina does have rooms for rent. Bartlett Lake was formed by the damming of the Verde River in 1939. It sits around 77kms from Phoenix, within the Tonto National Forest. The lake is quite beautiful, being surrounding by wildflowers, cactus and hills.
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Bartlett Lake
Bartlett Lake is a reservoir that is best known for its sport fishing. Numerous fish species inhabit the lake, including smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie, crayfish and flathead catfish. The 815 hectare lake is also great for swimming, water skiing and sailing, with its shoreline offering picnicking and barbequing. There are also a number of places to enjoy camping in the area, though the marina does have rooms for rent. Bartlett Lake was formed by the damming of the Verde River in 1939. It sits around 77kms from Phoenix, within the Tonto National Forest. The lake is quite beautiful, being surrounding by wildflowers, cactus and hills.
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Water Temperature
Current water temperature for Bartlett Lake is 73°F.
Current Snapshot
Forecast: Tuesday, Apr 29
PartlyCloudy
Hourly Insights
Temperature
Precipitation
Wind
Sun, Moon & UV
Solunar Fishing Forecast
Todays action is rated a 3 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)
8:50 PM - 11:20 PM
7:00 AM - 7:00 AM
1:17 PM - 2:47 PM
4:31 AM - 6:01 AM
Outlook for Tuesday at Bartlett Lake
Expect temperatures ranging from 54°F to 78°F. Skies look partly cloudy with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 6 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The maximum UV index will be 6 (High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 3/5 (Todays action is rated a 3 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 8:50 PM and 7:00 AM, or try the minor windows near 1:17 PM and 4:31 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Bartlett Lake.
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Lake Information
Common Fish Species
Nearby Lakes
Water Temperature History
Trends for Bartlett Lake
Current Temp
Latest recorded surface temperature.
Lowest in Period
44°F
On Mar 31
Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.
Average in Period
69°F
Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.
Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months
Surface temperature over the selected period.
Key Observations (Last 12 Months)
- Warmest avg: August (93°F).
- Coolest avg: March (44°F).
- Avg temps often suitable for swimming during September.
- Rapid warming often occurs: March → April (+20°F).
- Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-12°F).
Weather Forecast
Wind speed and pressure trends
Hourly Wind Forecast
Wind Direction
2°
Pressure
1013 mb
Cloud Cover
0%
Visibility
41 miles
Daily Pressure Forecast


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