Bartlett Lake Marina, Arizona: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Bartlett Lake Marina lies in Maricopa County, in Arizona. The surroundings are warm bottomland. It lies lower than most water we list in Arizona. The nearest town is Rio Verde, 8 miles away. Scottsdale sits 27 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Also worth knowing: Horseshoe Reservoir (13 miles), Saguaro Lake within 19 miles, Canyon Lake (23 miles), Marguerite Lake within 24 miles and Apache Wash (25 miles). There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Bartlett Lake Marina

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Nearby survey and observation records mention flathead catfish, bluegill, channel catfish, common carp and largemouth bass. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. Bartlett Lake Marina gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 50°F and July at about 88°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Warm water year-round keeps fish moving through every month. October and November give a second good stretch as it cools. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On Bartlett Lake Marina that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A ramp is mapped within half a mile. There is a marina 80 yards away for anyone bringing a boat. There is a car park, JoJoba Boating Site, half a mile from the bank. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Failing this one, try Horseshoe Reservoir, 13 miles away. Treat Bartlett Lake Marina as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.