| Lake Palestine was impounded in 1962 and is located | | | | during the fall, winter and spring months due to the |
| on the Neches River in Texas. It is approximately 15 | | | | cooler weather. Fish are active much longer during |
| miles southwest of Tyler TX. It has 25,560 acres of | | | | daylight hours and are normally found in shallow |
| water with a maximum depth of 58 ft. and a pool | | | | water early morning and late afternoon For active |
| level of 345 ft. | | | | fish use, spinner baits and crank baits are most |
| Fishing Reports indicate that Largemouth Bass are | | | | fisherman's choice. A variety of watermelon plastic |
| the most popular on Lake Palestine, as indicated by | | | | worms seems to work during the hot months in |
| the many tournaments held here. Crappie fishing is | | | | grass. Early top water baits or just about anything |
| also good with live minnows and jigs fished in deeper | | | | that floats work well. I normally fish Poppers, Prop |
| water. Conditions change daily, so be sure to get the | | | | Baits, Flukes, or just about any Stick Bait. |
| latest Lake Palestine fishing report when planning a | | | | As with most Texas Lakes, cabins for rent are easy |
| fishing trip to Lake Palestine. Catfish are excellent to | | | | to find and are affordable. Check with various |
| fish. You can do best by using stinky bait or cut bait. | | | | marinas and private campgrounds for availability. Be |
| A trophy size catfish can be caught here. | | | | sure to make reservations well in advance and also |
| It holds the following species; Largemouth bass rated | | | | make sure what is included with the rental. The cabin |
| good, Blue & channel catfish rated excellent, | | | | can come complete with everything you need, or it |
| White & striped bass rated good, Crappie and | | | | can be wilderness camping where you must bring |
| Bluegill rated good. | | | | your own linen and kitchen utensils. |
| Hydrilla is the main vegetation. Fish are more active | | | | |