I have been fishing this lake for over 40 years. It's sad how low the water has gotten. It's a…read moredifferent lake than it used to be. Now you're lucky if 2 of the many boat ramps are open the rest are out of water. I still enjoy going a couple days in the middle of the week. Stay at the cheap little Roosevelt resort. The bar and grill there I believe it's called the Boondocks has a hard time staying open. Revolving staff and owners. But when it is open it's nice to have right by your room, there is a dirty little pond that the rooms surround on one side. I've seen people catching bass there, but you can see the cards everywhere. Only about 20 rooms, 2 little apartment suites, and a small cabin if you take a small group with you. Overall, the fishing is decent usually, and I always enjoy filming the pair of Bald Eagles living on the north side of the lake. They always seem to point me to the fish. They've bee n there for years. I don't really know the other lakes so a continue what I do know, Roosevelt...

Easily one of the worst lakes I've ever gone to. Three of us suffered glass and metal cuts on our…read morefeet. The water smells like rotting catfish. I thought Tempe town lake smelled bad until I went to this one. Gonna be a hard pass.

We rented the Mastercraft boat from this company and they let us take it from Gilbert to Lake…read morePowell for a week. This resulted in 4 MPG reduction by my truck for the trip, but we SAVED over $2k by not renting a local boat from one of the marinas in Page. This X30 boat is far from new, but it runs very well, starting up perfectly every time. We used it to ski, surf (it has 2 ballasts), wakeboard, and also on a few longer runs to the marina and Rainbow Bridge. Tons of power, booming stereo, room for a few families at once, and a very large 60 gallon tank. Travis was very accommodating with our mid-week pick up and drop-off schedule, handled hitching up the trailer, and provided plenty of extras (ropes, boards, skis, 14 life jackets). I visited his shop and saw all of the other things he rents out - this guy knows his power toys. I will definitely rent from this company again.

Had a good experience with Travis with Fun and Sun rental. Painless rental with a laid back…read moreexperience. This was our second year in row renting a boat for a weekend from him. For the money this was great. Boat had plenty of room for the 11 of us and all our stuff. Boat ran great, but it is a gas hog when pulling two tubes. ;-) We will rent from them in the future.

Bryan is wonderful and wants to make sure you are happy with your experience out on the water. He…read morewill go the extra mile to make sure you are happy. Love that the store has things you seem to forget at home. ATH Restoration rented the Party Pontoon boat for our company party and we had a great time. The boat was clean and everything worked great on it. We enjoyed our outing. I also rented a ski boat for my kids and I. We had a great time out on the water. I highly recommend renting a boat or even jet ski for a fun time.

We spent the day at Lake Bartlett Marina with some friends who are considering signing up for a…read moremonthly membership. They've been on the waiting list and wanted to check out the fleet of boats included with the membership and get out on the water, and we were happy to tag along! We ended up on a pontoon with a full shade cover, which was a huge plus. Since it was a super hot August day and we were out during full sun, having complete shade made a big difference compared to a half-shade boat. We were also given a tube, which the kids were VERY excited about! We did have to wait a while before getting on the boat even with our 1pm reservation, but our friends were going through all of the membership information and learning how everything works. It just took a while to get that started. While we waited, the kids had fun feeding the fish the fish food, and of course we ended up grabbing a few snacks from the shop. One area that could use some improvement is the parking and signage. It was a little confusing figuring out where to go. We initially turned off in the wrong area, had to drive back up, and then continued on to find the guest parking and rental area. The walk down to the marina wasn't marked particularly well either, although we eventually figured it out. Once we were out on the water, though, it was beautiful! The lake and surrounding mountains are gorgeous, and it was such a fun way to spend a Sunday. One thing that took us a little while to get used to was that the lake traffic goes counterclockwise--it felt a little strange at first, but we got the hang of it! It did seem like they may have been a little understaffed while we were there. There were member boats coming back in, families waiting to head out, and other people picking up and returning rental boats, while we only saw one person working behind the counter and another who was busy getting boats ready. It may have just been the staffing for that particular Sunday, so I can't say if that's typical. Overall, we had a great day on the water! The kids had a blast, the boat was comfortable, and the scenery was beautiful. I think our friends may be signing up for the membership, so it definitely seems like they got a good feel for what Lake Bartlett Marina has to offer. We'd definitely go back for another day on the lake!

Awesome experience. We had fun experience with the kids for 3 hours. Will go back soon with…read morevisiting family .

Had a blast out on Saguaro Lake! Thanks to Captain Mike! His boating skills, his teaching skills,…read morehis kindness, and humor were superb! We will be out boating again with Mike for sure! His boat was very comfortable for our group of 11. Super nice boat! The boat has a built in cooler. So no need to take more then one regular sized cooler on board. The speakers all around worked perfect for us. Mike allowed us to play our own tunes. This boating experience is great for anyone! Being pulled on the tube was a blast! The coolest part was how Mike was such a positive encourager. Mike got almost all of our friends out on the water to wake surf for our first time. It was bad ass! We are all so thankful for the fun time we got to have out there! Can't wait to do it again! Thanks Captain Mike!

We booked a 2-seater UTV for our group trip but another UTV in our group had a dead battery so Paul…read moreat Stay and Play quickly switched us into a 4-seater and we had a great day. He provided a map and suggestions on where to go, and he even helped diagnose what was wrong with our dead-battery atv and offered to let us use a power pack. The rental UTV was reliable and it all added up to a fun day. Highly recommended.

A++ service. I've rented wave runners before and the service hasn't always been "good". But from…read morethe moment I arrived at AZ Stay and Play I knew I'd be back! Paul was kind and patient while he thoroughly walked me through everything I needed to know. I booked a last minute rental and called the night before. He was able to give me clear instructions on how to book the rental and the website was so easy to use. Direct and to the point! I will absolutely be renting from here again!

Michelle was incredibly friendly and helpful. The paddle board I rented was in great condition and…read moreeasy to transport and use as it was inflatable and she provided a pump. She made returning the equipment easy as well. She doesn't hassle you with an extra fee for having the paddle board past 4 hours or for the pump as some spots for renting down in Phoenix do. All around great experience!

Excellent experience with Michelle!…read more We came unprepared from phoenix to escape the heat -decided to spend weekend on the water and called Michelle the last minute. She kindly showed us how to place the kayak on the car rack & extra tips and recommendations. Best kayaking experience in Payson ever Highly recommended

The peace of arriving at this quiet Lake, only a few fishing boats and a few cars! I walked around…read moreand was just at a very calm, attitude! The drive was easy and scenery was pleasant! Beautiful day!

We love going to Saguaro lake. Boating, fishing, wildlife nature, trails, and excitement love the…read moreadventure every time.

Reserved a boat for a Saturday full day at lake pleasant. Canceled at 130 am day of with no text or…read morecall. Showed up at the lake at the designated time after texting a couple of times checked get my boat account to see it was cancelled due to boat problems. He has my phone number because he had previously texted me. We had to scramble to change our plans. We were fully refunded but the lack of communication on the last minute cancellation. Was completely unacceptable.

Hi Jean-Paul, So nice to actually hear back from you. I'm sorry, but I am not going to remove my…read morereview. It is not in any way hate, just our experience. Did I hate that you ruined my father's 75th birthday celebration, absolutely!! However, the hate stops there. Just want people to be aware of what can happen when they go through you. And to respond to your comment... The boat was absolutely not broken. If it was you would have known the night/day before, right? The boat hadn't even been in the water yet, we were supposed to meet you in the parking lot before and we were all going in together. You also have reviews on that specific boat that very same day. Also, you absolutely did NOT call. We called you many times and left a couple voicemails. You turned your phone off after the first one. We did hear from the Boatsetter App right away and THEY refunded us our money. And SOOOOOOO many things you could have done better if indeed your boat was actually broken. For starters, answering your phone and explaining the situation.... Hope you take care as well.

Everything from start to finish went well & exceeded expectations ! Jeff was very responsive from…read morethe beginning! Very easy to connect with via phone or text , answered any questions I threw his way . I was looking for a boat plus kayak rental business for our Memorial Day weekend escape with two teens . This company very reasonable! Jeff met us at the dock with gassed up boat & 2 kayaks . We used the lil Bentley & what a treat for the day on Rainbow Lake . The boat is well cared for , clean , canopy was a plus , easy to operate & bring drink / snacks along . Great day on the water with the ability for everyone to do what they wanted! Jeff is very accommodating with end of day closure, quick call & he's there to trailer it all away ! We definitely will use him again in the future. Super find in Pinetop area!

Jeff is a great guy renting was so easy. Will rent from him again next time we are in Pinetop/…read moreRainbow lake

My friend and I had such a great time on the Dolly Steamboat! Even though it's hot in the desert,…read morethere was a nice breeze out on the lake that made the ride incredibly comfortable while we were outside. The scenery was absolutely gorgeous, and the whole experience felt so peaceful. The crew was friendly, welcoming, and made the experience even more enjoyable. I loved it so much that I'm already planning to bring my mom and aunts when they visit in September. If you have binoculars, definitely bring them! You'll be able to spot the bighorn sheep along the cliffs better! After the cruise, I'd recommend grabbing lunch at the Tortilla Flat Saloon and taking a drive along the Apache Trail. Just know that part of the trail is unpaved with switchbacks and steep grades, so take your time and make sure you're comfortable driving those kinds of roads. It's a really unique experience with incredible views, and you'll eventually end up at the Roosevelt Dam. It was the perfect Arizona day and a wonderful way to experience the beauty, and history, of the desert.

A friend and I went on the Dinner Astronomy Cruise. There were only 40 of the 160 people boat…read moreholds, which means lots of room and more if a personal experience. We left promptly at 6:30 PM four our narrated tour and dinner. The weather and temps could not have been better. We toured the lake, saw fossils on the Canyon Walls I didn't know existed, saw Big horn sheep and beautiful scenery. The food was really good with smoke portions, Dr. Sky finished the evening with a discussion on the Blue Moon, Venus, Jupiter and the elusive Space Station. A very enjoyable trip snd memories. I highly recommend this for a family, romantic evening or just an evening out.