Closest Town:  Palestine, Texas

Lake Size:  25,560 Acres

Fishing Species:  Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, White Bass, Crappie, Catfish

Public Boat Access:  Many located around lake including:

Flat Creek Public Ramp - From Texas 31 in Chandler, go south on FM 315. Ramp is on left at end of the third bridge.

Deep End Public Ramp - From Tyler, take Texas 155 south to Frankston and turn east on US 175. Go 3.5 miles, turn left on FM 1892, and follow road to ramp at west end of dam.

Saline Bay Ramp - Take Texas 155 south from Tyler to Dogwood City. Turn east on CR 189W and go 1/2 mile to parking lot on the right.

Lake Notes:  Max. depth 58 ft.  Hydrilla is the main vegetation on Lk Palestine. Fish are more active during the fall, winter and spring months due to the cooler weather. Fish are active much longer during daylight hours and are normally found in shallow water early morning and late afternoon.  For active fish on Lake Palestine, spinner baits and crank baits are most fisherman's choice.  A variety of watermelon plastic worms seems to work during the hot months in grass.  Early top water baits or just about anything that floats work well.

Lake Palestine Maps