Lake Palestine, Tyler

I've been fishing Lake Palestine for about 10 years. Almost every time I go, I limit out on catfish. Whether I fish the shallows in the spring or the deep water in the summer, Lake Palestine never fails to provide a good day's entertainment and a great day's catch! Like most good fishing lakes, it is a little "stumpy", but that is a minor distraction and is usually only a problem for those "fishermen" who are going about 70mph on the lake!

Pros: This 25,000 acre, 18 mile long , beautiful East Texas impoundment offers excellent fishing, plenty of room for water sports and easy access to Tyler with a full compliment of accommodations and restaurants. Many attractions and entertainment venues are close by. Cons: Lake is mostly private property with limited access to the public. Five public boat ramps are complimented by a dozen or so private facilities with water access, accomodations and some food service. No public beaches. Northern half of the lake is littered with stumps, stickups and underwater obstructions. Good fishing but it does requre careful boating.