Lake Palestine has one of the best trophy flathead catfish populations in the state. Today inland fisheries staff from around the state are at the lake sampling these big fish during what we call the "catfish rodeo."
Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Much of this time was spent in Oklahoma and Texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. You may contact him by email at: [email protected]
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Tuesday
Sunny
Hi: 87
Tuesday Night
Clear
Lo: 62
Wednesday
Hi: 86
Wednesday Night
Lo: 60
Thursday
Partly Sunny
Thursday Night
Partly Cloudy
Lo: 66
Friday
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Lo: 71
Extended Weather Forecast
Water Level on 10/14: 344.57 (-0.43)
Water Level Details
GOOD. Water stained; 81 degrees; 0.19 feet below pool. Crappie good in 8-16 feet of water on brush, timber and boathouses using hand tied jigs. Catfish are excellent in 3-12 feet of water cut bait and punch bait. Bass are good around boathouses and vegetation at the backs of creeks. Bait fish are transitioning to the backs of creeks.
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