Bartlett Lake

Bartlett Lake

Carefree, Maricopa County, AZ
4mi²
539.00ft
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Lake Information

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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Current Conditions

96°F°
Feels like 97°F°
MostlyClear
Today's High
97°F°
Today's Low
74°F°

Water Temperature

74°F
Updated: (May 9)
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Current water temperature for Bartlett Lake is 74°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind8 mph SSE (Gust 14 mph)
Pressure
29.87 inHg
Visibility50 mi
Humidity14%
Cloud Cover36%

Forecast: Sunday, May 11

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
81°F°
10 AM
89°F°
1 PM
96°F°
4 PM
97°F°

Temperature

High
97°F°
Low
74°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

8mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
22mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed16 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise12:28 PM
Sunset2:18 AM
Moon PhasewaxingGibbous
Max UV Index9 (Very High)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
5/5

Todays action is rated a 5 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

3:09 PM - 5:39 PM

Minor Times (Good)

1:17 AM - 2:47 AM

11:07 AM - 12:37 PM

Outlook for Sunday at Bartlett Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 74°F to 97°F. Skies look partly cloudy with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 8 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 22 mph. The maximum UV index will be 9 (Very High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 5/5 (Todays action is rated a 5 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 7:00 AM and 3:09 PM, or try the minor windows near 1:17 AM and 11:07 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Bartlett Lake.

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May 10th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
539 ft
Area
4 mi²
Coordinates
33.834, -111.637

Weather Forecast

Sunday

97°F
74°F

Monday

93°F
69°F

Tuesday

84°F
64°F

Wednesday

79°F
57°F

Thursday

85°F
57°F

Friday

88°F
60°F

Saturday

84°F
61°F

Sunday

82°F
58°F

Monday

83°F
59°F
Sunday - 5/11/2025
97°F
74°F
12am
81°F
74°F
29.94 hPa
2 mph
ESE
G: 16 mph
2am
77°F
74°F
29.94 hPa
7 mph
NW
G: 9 mph
4am
74°F
74°F
29.94 hPa
7 mph
NNW
G: 11 mph
6am
74°F
74°F
29.94 hPa
6 mph
NNE
G: 13 mph
8am
84°F
74°F
29.96 hPa
13 mph
ESE
G: 22 mph
10am
89°F
74°F
29.96 hPa
14 mph
ESE
G: 18 mph
12pm
95°F
74°F
29.89 hPa
12 mph
S
G: 17 mph
2pm
97°F
74°F
29.82 hPa
8 mph
S
G: 14 mph
4pm
97°F
74°F
29.78 hPa
14 mph
SW
G: 19 mph
6pm
94°F
74°F
29.76 hPa
6 mph
SSW
G: 13 mph
8pm
87°F
74°F
29.77 hPa
4 mph
WSW
G: 10 mph
10pm
83°F
74°F
29.80 hPa
4 mph
SSE
G: 9 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Bartlett Lake

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

45°F

On Feb 16

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

67°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: February (47°F).
  • Avg temps often suitable for swimming during September.
  • Rapid warming often occurs: March → April (+19°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-12°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm06121824

Wind Direction

104°

Pressure

1014 mb

Cloud Cover

2%

Visibility

50 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

SunMonTueWedThuFriSatSunMon0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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