Lake Julia near 47.6713, -94.8949 is a lake in Beltrami County, Minnesota. Lake Julia covers about 504 acres, reaches a recorded 40 feet and holds about 8,089 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Lake Julia Affect Fishing
Lake Julia is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Lake Julia
Fish reported from Lake Julia include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, brown bullhead, burbot, central mudminnow, common shiner, fathead minnow, finescale dace, golden shiner, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Lake Julia, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Lake Julia, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Lake Julia, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Lake Julia, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Lake Julia, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Rock Bass
At Lake Julia, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
Burbot
For other cold-water fish at Lake Julia, fish a glow jig or natural bait close to bottom after dark for burbot.
How the Seasons Change Lake Julia
Spring at Lake Julia is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Lake Julia can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Lake Julia
On a first trip to Lake Julia, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
Useful Tackle for Lake Julia
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Lake Julia, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Lake Julia FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 504-acre Lake Julia?
At Lake Julia, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 40-foot deep end of Lake Julia?
Not every trip. A better place at Lake Julia is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 8,089 acre-foot storage figure mean at Lake Julia?
At Lake Julia, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.