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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Saturday
Partly Sunny
Hi: 93
Saturday Night
Mostly Cloudy
Lo: 73
Sunday
Hi: 91
Sunday Night
Monday
Monday Night
Mostly Clear
Lo: 71
Tuesday
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Extended Weather Forecast
Water Level on 9/13: 344.95 (-0.05)
Water Level Details
FAIR. Water stained; high 80s degrees; 0.00 feet below pool. Blue catfish are biting on drum pretty much all day long in 10-12 feet of water drift fishing and jug lines. Black bass are really slow. Hybrids and sand bass are biting early morning and late evening in deep water on spinnerbaits and shallow water baits. Crappie are biting real good around docks, brush piles and tree limbs in deep water. Report by David Holt, Lake Palo Pinto RV Park.
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