Is Lake Palestine good for fishing?

Is Lake Palestine good for fishing?

Lake Palestine offers something for everyone in terms of a fishery. The lake is very popular for largemouth bass tournaments due to its consistent success. Both white bass and hybrid striped bass are present; white bass are particularly popular during their spring run up the Neches River and Kickapoo Creeks.

Where are the crappie fish in Lake Palestine?

During the spawn, crappie can be found as shallow a 10-14 inches of water, but moving out to 10-15 feet of water in the bigger lakes. But … there is always the exception … crappie can be found shallow in the summer if the conditions are right.

Are there alligators in Lake Palestine TX?

Courtesy Alligator caught and killed in Upper Lake, Palestine. It’s safe to go back into Upper Lake now that its reptilian visitor is gone. A 10 1/2 foot alligator that was loose in the lake for more than two weeks was officially caught and killed, the city of Palestine announced Monday.

What is the water temperature of Lake Palestine today?

Surface temperature range from 70-78 degrees.

Is Palestine Texas a safe place to live?

Palestine is in the 34th percentile for safety, meaning 66% of cities are safer and 34% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Palestine is 34.04 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Palestine generally consider the northwest part of the city to be the safest.

Are the crappie biting on Lake Palestine?

Guide Jason Burton has had good success on crappie since winter and expects the bite to continue on Lake Palestine through the summer.

Is it safe to swim in Lake Palestine?

There is no public swimming on Lake Palestine.

Is Lake Palestine open to the public?

Public Access Facilities Five public boat launches provide access to Lake Palestine. More than a dozen private marinas, motels and campgrounds offer additional ramps and other services.

Where to catch fish in Lake Palestine Texas?

Catfish anglers frequently drift fish with worms or chicken livers between Hawn point (at the mouth of Flat Creek) to the Highway 155 bridges, and will catch more legal sized fish if they target blue catfish using live fish or cut fish as bait. Crappie anglers do well near 155 during the spring with small jigs or minnows.

What kind of bass are in Lake Palestine?

Hybrid stripers and white bass are particularly active from the dam to Highway 155 during winter months and into spring. Largemouth bass anglers report greatest success in the upper end of the lake (above the pipeline), in Cobb and Stone Chimney creeks, and Saline Bay.

When is the best time to go fishing at Lake Palestine?

June Fishing on Lake Palestine Should Be Great Lake Palestine is just above full pool, clear and 75 degrees. During June, fishing can be just down right great if you can stand our Texas heat but of course… by Ricky Vandergriff on 6/5/2020

What kind of bait is good for crappie in Lake Palestine?

Crappie are good on minnows and jigs around brush piles, docks, bridge columns and timber. Hybrid stripers are good on live bait and swimbaits.