departments & agencies
Parks, Greenways & Recreation / Lake Julian Park
Administrative Office
59 Woodfin Place
Asheville, NC 28801
Lake Julian is an ideal family recreational facility and an excellent
spot for the fishing enthusiast. Located near Skyland, the
park offers opportunities for picnicking, canoeing, sailing
and outdoor games. The park is open year round, seven days
a week, for all county residents and visitors to enjoy. The
department and staff of Lake Julian invite you to come and
make use of your park.
Many local residents are amazed to find some of this area's best fishing in their own backyard. Lake Julian has an abundance of bass, catfish, brim and crappie, as well as imported fish called "Tilapia". Because Lake Julian is a "thermal" lake (the lake is used as a cooling agent for CP&L), some of the best fishing occurs from October through March.
Anglers may fish from the shore or from Johnboats that are available on a rental basis. Patrons must provide their own electric boat motor because gasoline motors are not allowed. N.C. fishing laws are enforced and a local lake permit is required.
Contact Information
David Blynt
(828) 684-0376
E-mail: parks@buncombecounty.org
Physical Address:
75 Long Shoals Road
Asheville, NC 28704
Directions [map]
From Asheville take 26 East and take Exit #37 - turn left on to Long Shoals Road and travel 1.1 mile - turn right on to Overlook Road and travel .1 mile - see park entrance on the left.
Fee & Rental Information
| Fishing Boats | Launch Fees (private boats) |
|---|---|
| Four Hours (minimum) $ 7.50 | Fishing Boats $ 4.00 |
| All Day $15.00 | Canoes & Sailboats $ 4.00 |
| Paddle Boats (per hour) $ 5.00 | Annual Launch Permit $40.00 |
| Fishing Permit | Sailboat Storage Fee |
|---|---|
| Daily $ 3.00 | Annual - $300 plus $20 annual donation fee |
| Annual $19.00 |
| Picnic Shelters | |
|---|---|
| Large $50.00 | |
| Small $35.00 |
(Senior Citizen discounts are available for fishing permits)
If you wish to rent a shelter please go to the Rental Information page.
Operating Hours
| January (8 am - 6 pm) | July (8 am - 9 pm) |
| February (8 am - 6 pm) | August (8 am - 9 pm) |
| March (8 am - 7 pm) | September (8 am - 8 pm) |
| April (8 am - 8 pm) | October (8 am - 7 pm) |
| May (8 am - 9 pm) | November (8 am - 6 pm) |
| June (8 am - 9 pm) | December (8 am - 6 pm) |
Lake Julian is open very day of the year except for the following holidays:
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Day
Carolina Power & Light has donated a new pontoon boat through their CP&L Foundation to Lake Julian for educational tours to students around the lake.
The boat will also serve handicapped citizens and Senior Citizens as well. The boat is available at no charge but reservations are required in advance. A Lake Julian staff person will be the captain.