Bartlett Lake - Carefree, AZ

Lake Information

inflow/outflow: Verde River
Fish Species: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Common Carp, Smallmouth Bass, Green Sunfish, White Crappie, Wiper, Flathead Catfish



Latest Photos

James L. had a great time out at Bartlett Lake over the weekend.
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2-3-2023
Henry L. shows some crappie he caught at Bartlett Lake last week. "From the lake to the table, cooking it the authentic Chinese way for fresh fish brings out the sweetness and freshness in the crappies," he said.
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Henry L.
12-26-2022
4 lbs.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Arizona Game and FIsh
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John S.
4-27-2020
5 lbs.
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3-13-2020
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Bartlett Lake Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Largemouth Bass 5 lbs. 3-13-2020 View Report
Largemouth Bass 4 lbs. 4-27-2020 View Report

Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSourceTotal Pounds
3-01-2022Black CrappieAZGF 
3-05-2021Black CrappieAZGF 


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
7-31-2024 Reports of Tough Fishing
At Bartlett Lake, pro angler Gary Senft reported a... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
6-30-2024 Lots of Bass
(Report courtesy of pro angler Gary Senft) Gary... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
5-26-2024 Bartlett Lake Report
Bartlett Lake (report courtesy of pro angler Gary Senft)... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
4-29-2024 Bartlett Lake Report
At Bartlett Lake, pro angler Gary Senft and his... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department
3-31-2024 Bartlett Lake Fishing Report
Pro angler Gary Senft was on Bartlett Lake on March... more »		 Arizona Game & Fish Department

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