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

78°F°
Feels like 79°F°
Clear
Today's High
84°F°
Today's Low
56°F°

Water Temperature

75°F
Updated: (Apr 28)
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Current water temperature for Bartlett Lake is 75°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind9 mph NW (Gust 21 mph)
Pressure
29.88 inHg
Visibility36 mi
Humidity16%
Cloud Cover0%

Forecast: Wednesday, Apr 30

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
60°F°
10 AM
75°F°
1 PM
83°F°
4 PM
84°F°

Temperature

High
84°F°
Low
56°F°

Precipitation

Chance0%
Amount0.00"
Typeclear

Wind

7mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
20mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed10 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise12:38 PM
Sunset2:09 AM
Moon PhasewaxingCrescent
Max UV Index8 (Very High)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
2/5

Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

9:55 PM - 12:25 AM

7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Minor Times (Good)

2:12 PM - 3:42 PM

7:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Outlook for Wednesday at Bartlett Lake

Expect temperatures ranging from 56°F to 84°F. Skies look partly cloudy with little chance of precipitation. Winds will be averaging 7 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The maximum UV index will be 8 (Very High), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 9:55 PM and 7:00 AM, or try the minor windows near 2:12 PM and 7:00 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Bartlett Lake.

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April 29th 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
539 ft
Area
4 mi²
Coordinates
33.834, -111.637

Weather Forecast

Wednesday

84°F
56°F

Thursday

85°F
58°F

Friday

86°F
58°F

Saturday

86°F
60°F

Sunday

71°F
55°F

Monday

68°F
50°F

Tuesday

72°F
53°F

Wednesday

73°F
52°F

Thursday

84°F
55°F
Wednesday - 4/30/2025
84°F
56°F
12am
62°F
75°F
29.94 hPa
9 mph
NNE
G: 20 mph
2am
60°F
75°F
29.93 hPa
8 mph
NE
G: 17 mph
4am
58°F
75°F
29.93 hPa
9 mph
NE
G: 16 mph
6am
56°F
75°F
29.95 hPa
8 mph
NE
G: 14 mph
8am
63°F
75°F
29.97 hPa
9 mph
NNE
G: 13 mph
10am
75°F
75°F
29.96 hPa
4 mph
NNE
G: 8 mph
12pm
81°F
75°F
29.91 hPa
7 mph
SW
G: 10 mph
2pm
84°F
75°F
29.85 hPa
9 mph
SW
G: 12 mph
4pm
84°F
75°F
29.80 hPa
10 mph
SW
G: 13 mph
6pm
80°F
75°F
29.79 hPa
8 mph
WSW
G: 13 mph
8pm
74°F
75°F
29.82 hPa
4 mph
SW
G: 10 mph
10pm
70°F
75°F
29.84 hPa
2 mph
E
G: 5 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Bartlett Lake

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

48°F

On Feb 2

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

70°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 (50°F).
  • Avg temps often suitable for swimming during September.
  • Rapid warming often occurs: February → March (+14°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: September → October (-12°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

Wind Direction

27°

Pressure

1014 mb

Cloud Cover

0%

Visibility

28 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

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