Bait fish were most active between 1-3 p.m. using small hooks and corn. Go to Boat rentals, jetski rentals, and party yacht rentals can be had at the Barlett Lake marina as well. All of the camping areas have a 14-day stay limit. It includes Forest Service Roads (FR) and trails. 18.5 in., Lake Pleasant Ray Gilmore, Peoria 10/29/13: Bass, Largemouth Species Name Size, Location, Angler and Date; Bass, Hybrid Striped: 2 lb.
Fishing with Johnny Johnson - Late Fall Fishing at Bartlett Lake, AZ with guest Gary Senft - Duration: 20:56. November 18th, 2016 - No matter what the weather pattern is, nor the lake level, the catfishing at Bartlett is always as close to excellent as it gets.
You can also try various kinds of stink baits. Margie Anderson has many great stories and pictures about Barlett Lake.
There are many fish species inhabiting Bartlett lake including: bluegill, crappie, large-mouth bass, a number of variations of catfish, sunfish and carp.
The 1977 Small-mouth Bass state record tipped the scales at seven pounds. So much fun that I want to go back as soon as I can. The marina is also fully accessible.If you turn right just before you reach the parking lot for the main ramp and drive past the marina, you will come to Riverside campground. Continue on FR 459 (a paved, low-speed road) for 3 miles, then for an additional ½-mile on an unpaved road to the site. Chum for Carp with whole canned corn. The road to SB is paved all the way. Things to do and places to visit in beautiful ArizonaEnter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Several state-record fish have been caught there. If you have the America the Beautiful Pass, camping and entry is half price.All permanent restroom facilities are handicapped accessible.
Bartlett has been a favorite with anglers since Bartlett Dam was constructed in 1939. From Carefree, take the Cave Creek Road/Forest Road (FR) 24 to the Bartlett Road/FR 19 junction. You’ll pass the SB site on the way. The Arizona carp state record still stands at 37 lbs 5 ounces.Additional amenities at the lake are camping and picnicking on the west side of the reservoir. You have to have the Tonto Pass displayed on your vehicle. It was a lot of fun. Weather can change the terrain quite a bit, and all the camping areas are dirt.The Rattlesnake Cove site is a day use area with a fishing dock, picnic tables, shade, etc. Fish species include Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Catfish (Channel), Catfish (Flathead) & Carp. Boat rentals, jetski rentals, and party yacht rentals can be had at the Barlett Lake marina as well.
It’s $10 per night to camp with a 14-day limit. With over 2,815 acres of boating area, this is more than Several state-record fish have been caught there.
The Smallmouth Bass state record in 1977 hit the scales at 7 lbs.
Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) and kayaks can also be rented.Located only 48 miles from downtown Phoenix and 17 miles northeast of Carefree.We booked a guided tour on the Bartlett Lake with Jason. Jason knows the Lake and knows exactly where to find fish. At each spot we catched fish. Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) and kayaks can also be rented. Bartlett Lake Fishing.
Bartlett Lake Fishing Trip Info: I don’t know how other bass guides are but Jason certainly has got to be one of the best in the country. Located 1 hour from Phoenix, Bartlett Lake has been a favorite with anglers since the construction of Bartlett Dam in 1939. The Verde River riparian area here makes for awesome birding, and the fishing is good too. Angler Report: Bartlett Lake Crappie Fished Bartlett Lake on Veterans Day looking for... more » Arizona Game & Fish Department: 11-6-2019: Fishing Report: Bartlett Lake reaction bite hot for bass Water temperature: 64 degrees Lake level: 1,766 feet; 58... more » Arizona Game & Fish Department: 10-25-2019: Bartlett Lake AZ fishing report