Fishing Lake Julia in Upson County, Georgia

• Overview

  Within Upson County, Georgia, you have Lake Julia. Height above sea level is 732 feet. At 22 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. On our Upson County list it sits near the top for size. The nearest place of any size is Thomaston, 4.7 miles away. Hannahs Mill is 4.7 miles and Barnesville 11 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Lake Julia

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, largemouth bass and dixie chub. It is a record of sightings and surveys, so use it as a guide. On Lake Julia that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 79°F and January at 44°F. Long warm spells define the calendar more than any cold. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Lake Julia around it. Early and late in the day beat the middle for most of the year.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. Mapping is blank for access, so scout the approach before committing the car. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Lake Maude, 0.6 miles out. None of that is settled for Lake Julia in what we hold.