The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Palestine
Henderson County, Texas · about 11,600 acres (18.2 sq mi)
70°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Palestine
Lake Palestine spreads over about 11,600 acres in Henderson County, Texas.
From end to end it runs about 10.6 miles with roughly 38 miles of shoreline. At about 340 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. Chandler lies about 1.6 miles to the north. The closest city is Tyler, about 9 miles away.
- Size
- About 11,600 acres (18.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 38 miles
- End to end
- About 10.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 340 ft
- County
- Henderson County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Lake Palestine in Texas usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 70°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:49 am · sunset 5:22 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Palestine
- Chandlerabout 1.6 mi north
- Berryvilleabout 3.7 mi south
- Frankstonabout 6.4 mi south
- Brownsboroabout 7 mi northwest
- Tylernearest city, about 9 mi northeast
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Questions about Lake Palestine
What fish are in Lake Palestine?
Lakes like Lake Palestine usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Palestine?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Palestine?
About 11,600 acres, with about 38 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Palestine?
Chandler is about 1.6 miles north; Berryville is about 3.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Palestine today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Palestine on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
