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Lake PalestineLake 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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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."
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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. 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. Brey Dock and Dredge LAKE
PALESTINE MARINA 903-825-3600 LAKE
PALESTINE MARINE Service Center - 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 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.
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Tyler, Texas info:
www.tyler.com
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Sign Country
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Fishing
Information
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
Boating
Information
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for boat access points
Marinas & Boat Services:
Ron Brey, rbrey24921@aol.com
P.O.
Box 146, Grand Saline, Texas (903)963-8231
20966 STATE HIGHWAY 155
S- 903-825-6877
Camping
Information
Lodging:
www.lakepalestine.com/lodging.html
The Outpost
Lodge
Lake
Palestine Campground & Lodge - 903 876-2253
