Lake Palestine

Lake Palestine is on the Neches River four miles east of Frankston, in northeastern Anderson, southeastern Henderson, southwestern Smith, and northwestern Cherokee counties. The dam is owned and operated by the Upper Neches River Authority for industrial, municipal, and recreational purposes. Construction of the original dam was started in 1960 and was completed on June 13, 1962. Lake Palestine is formed by an earthfill dam some 5,720 feet long and is used for water conservation, recreation, and wildlife preservation. The crest of the spillway is 345 feet above mean sea level, and the surface area is 25,560 acres.

This long, narrow scenic lake is flanked by native pines and hardwoods. Shoreline development for homes and businesses is extensive. The water is fairly clear and somewhat fertile, with a maximum depth of 58 feet.

 
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For more information:
www.lakepalestine.com

Nearby points of interest are Fairfield Lake and Tyler State Parks; Texas State Railroad State Historical Park; Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center; First Monday Trade Days in Canton; Cedar Creek Reservoir; Martin Creek and Purtis Creek State Parks; Tyler Municipal Rose Garden, famous as "Rose Capital of World"; Tyler Junior College and planetarium; Brookshire World of Wildlife; Carnegie History Center; Kilgore Oil Museum; Morton Salt Mines in Grand Saline, 40 miles from park; Canton Trade Days (1st Monday monthly); Spring Flower Trail (March); Rose Festival (October); Tyler Zoo; and the Goodman Museum. Only 20 to 30 minutes away is Gladewater, "The Antique Capital of East Texas."

Henderson, Texas info:
www.hendersontx.com/index.html

Tyler, Texas info:
www.tyler.com

Van's Residential Window Cleaning
21251 Sand Jack Rd, La Rue, Texas 214 344 8792
email Van Blanchard at vanb@ev1.net

Tyler Handyman
www.TylerHandyman.com
Todd M. Carr, tmc@tylerhandyman.com (903) 521-6505

Northland Cable Television
PO Box 538, Flint, TX, 75762, 903-894-8200
www.NorthlandCable.com

CompNet One
P.O. Box 599, Flint, TX 75762, 903-521-6505
Todd M. Carr (tmc@CompNetOne.com)
www.CompNetOne.com

Sign Country
20257 FM 2493, Bullard, TX, 75757, 903-894-9666
www.SignCountry.net

One of the most popular lakes for the months of February and through spring, Palestine attracts bass clubs and team events on a regular basis. Largemouth bass, native, Florida Largemouth bass, Hybrid Striped bass, Channel catfish, Blue catfish, Walleye, White crappie, Black crappie, and a variety of smaller Sunfishes, Gizzard Shad, Threadfin Shad, and other forage fish.

Traditionally this lake receives heavy fishing pressure, including numerous bass tournaments. But the lake has maintained quality recreation, due to natural productivity and catch-and-release.

Fishing Tips: For bass, use diving crankbaits or plastic worms along the flooded creek channels. For channel catfish, use chicken livers, frozen shrimp or earthworms, especially in the late spring when the fish spawn in rocky shoreline areas.

Lake Palestine Campground
P.O. Box 1074, Frankston, TX (903) 876-2253

Fishing Guides:
www.lakepalestine.com/fishing.html

Texas Parks & Wildlife Fishing Report

Bass Champs Fishing Report.com

Public access is limited. There are no public parks. There are currently 6 public boat ramps. Private camp grounds and launch ramps are available. Most charge a modest daily fee.

Click here for boat access points

Marinas & Boat Services:

Brey Dock and Dredge
Ron Brey, rbrey24921@aol.com
P.O. Box 146, Grand Saline, Texas (903)963-8231

• LAKE PALESTINE MARINA 903-825-3600

• LAKE PALESTINE MARINE Service Center - 
  20966 STATE HIGHWAY 155 S- 903-825-6877

• Billy's Boat & Bike Corral Service -2501 West Southwest Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701 - 903-561-2236

• Flat Creek Marina - 903-849-6356

• Mike's Marine Service - 903-876-4277

• www.lakepalestine.com/marina.html

Purtis Creek State Park - Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, and hiking. The park rents paddle boats and canoes. The facilities available are campsites with water and electricity; primitive campsites (minimum mile hike-in); an overflow camping area; lighted fishing piers; fish-cleaning shelters; rearing/trout ponds; boat ramps; courtesy docks; picnic sites; and a playground.

Tyler State Park - Activities include picnicking; camping; boating (motors allowed - 5 mph speed limit); boat rentals; fishing; birding; hiking; mountain biking; lake swimming (in unsupervised swimming area); and nature study. Facilities include restrooms with and without showers; picnic sites; 2 group picnic areas without shelters; 1 group picnic pavilion; campsites with water; campsites with water and electricity (pull-through and back-in); campsites with water, electricity, and sewer (pull-through); screened shelters; and a group camp with 6 screened shelters for overnight use and a dining hall with a full kitchen for day-use only; shelters and dining hall can be rented together or separately.

Other facilities include a trailer rally area (30 water and electric sites with a group picnic pavilion); trailer dump stations; a group dining hall; a 2.5-mile hiking trail; an 13-mile mountain bike trail; a .75-mile nature trail; an amphitheater on the lake shore; a seasonal grocery store that sells souvenirs and fishing supplies and rents canoes, paddle boats, kayaks, and fishing boats; a laundry tub; and a concrete launching ramp with a courtesy dock. Premium sites are available.

Rusk/Palestine State Park - Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, and nature study. Added attractions include tennis courts and a playground, in addition to the Texas State Railroad train rides in restored passenger cars. Facilities include restrooms with showers; picnic sites; campsites with water and electricity; campsites with water, electricity, and sewer; an open-air, gazebo-style pavilion with a fireplace, and a dining area; a screened group dining hall complete with a kitchen; playgrounds; a fishing pier; a trailer dump station; old Rusk depot building; tennis courts; a 15-acre lake; and a .25-mile nature trail.

Lodging:
www.lakepalestine.com/lodging.html

The Outpost Lodge

Lake Palestine Campground & Lodge - 903 876-2253

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