Arizona · Public land & water · No lottery
Bartlett Lake — Yellow Cliffs day use
Largemouth bass
Public reservoir day-use fishing site.
- Area / county
- Carefree / Tonto National Forest
- Access
- Open during listed seasons
License and access permit
Fishing license age 10+; day-use/vehicle and watercraft passes as required.
When you can go
Year-round day use subject to water levels and Forest Service notices.
Area restrictions
Yellow Cliffs boat launch is unusable due to debris; this entry is shore/day-use access only.
Plan with the official agency
Agency-listed public day-use fishing with directly purchased ordinary licenses. This eligibility assessment excludes tournaments, special harvest permits and reserved campsites.
No lottery is required for the described access and species. Other hunts on the same property may require a drawing. Check current seasons, closures, check-in and capacity before traveling; open access does not reserve an exclusive spot.
Agency sources reviewed 2026-10-07. Public access and species checked against official agency information; license purchase verified separately. Check current closures and water-specific rules before travel. Public entry is arranged with the agency, with no Back40 booking fee.
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