Lake Palestine Water Level & Fishing Conditions
Live lake level and percent full, level history, National Weather Service forecast and solunar fishing times for Lake Palestine near Frankston, Texas. Updated every few hours.
Water level
-0.03 ft
+0.01 ft
1.07 ft below the median for November 8 (343.82 ft, records since 2000).
Today's fishing conditions
- New moon today - strongest solunar days of the month
- Moonrise lines up with sunrise
- Barometer falling fast - fish often feed ahead of a front
- Calm, slick water - fish may be wary
Best times today
- 5:41 AM – 6:41 AMMinor · Moonrise · at dawn
- 10:33 AM – 12:33 PMMajor · Moon overhead
- 4:19 PM – 5:19 PMMinor · Moonset · at dusk
- 10:57 PM – 12:57 AMMajor · Moon underfoot
Lake Palestine level, last 30 days
How full is Lake Palestine?
Percent full is based on conservation storage and capacity, as published by the Texas Water Development Board for 2026-11-08.
Lake Palestine level vs. last year
Lake Palestine is 1.85 ft lower than a year ago (344.60 ft).
Lake Palestine level history (5 years)
Highest since Nov 2021: 348.91 ft (Jun 6, 2024). Lowest: 342.22 ft (Oct 23, 2022).
3-day fishing forecast
Mostly Cloudy · 69°/58°F · calm · rain 7%
New Moon · major 10:33 AM
Partly Cloudy · 73°/54°F · calm · rain 5%
New Moon · major 11:21 AM
Mostly Sunny · 75°/56°F · calm · rain 6%
Waxing Crescent · major 11:46 PM
Hourly weather at Lake Palestine
| Time | Temp | Wind | Rain | Sky |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 4 PM | 69°F | Calm | 7% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 6 PM | 64°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 8 PM | 60°F | Calm | 4% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sun 10 PM | 59°F | Calm | 3% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Mon 12 AM | 58°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 2 AM | 55°F | Calm | 4% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 4 AM | 55°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Cloudy |
| Mon 6 AM | 54°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 8 AM | 57°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 10 AM | 66°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 12 PM | 72°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
| Mon 2 PM | 73°F | Calm | 5% | Partly Sunny |
Barometric pressure
Trend: falling fast (-2.7 hPa in ~6 h). Station KTYR.
Water temperature
This USGS gauge does not report water temperature.
Solunar table – next 7 days
| Day | Major | Minor | Sun | Moon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Nov 8 | 10:33 AM–12:33 PM 10:57 PM–12:57 AM |
5:41 AM–6:41 AM 4:19 PM–5:19 PM |
6:44 AM 5:26 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Mon Nov 9 | 11:21 AM–1:21 PM | 6:42 AM–7:42 AM 4:56 PM–5:56 PM |
6:45 AM 5:25 PM |
New Moon 0% |
| Tue Nov 10 | 11:46 PM–1:46 AM 12:11 PM–2:11 PM |
7:41 AM–8:41 AM 5:38 PM–6:38 PM |
6:46 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 2% |
| Wed Nov 11 | 12:37 AM–2:37 AM 1:03 PM–3:03 PM |
8:39 AM–9:39 AM 6:26 PM–7:26 PM |
6:47 AM 5:24 PM |
Waxing Crescent 6% |
| Thu Nov 12 | 1:29 AM–3:29 AM 1:54 PM–3:54 PM |
9:31 AM–10:31 AM 7:18 PM–8:18 PM |
6:48 AM 5:23 PM |
Waxing Crescent 11% |
| Fri Nov 13 | 2:20 AM–4:20 AM 2:45 PM–4:45 PM |
10:19 AM–11:19 AM 8:14 PM–9:14 PM |
6:48 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 17% |
| Sat Nov 14 | 3:09 AM–5:09 AM 3:33 PM–5:33 PM |
11:00 AM–12:00 PM 9:11 PM–10:11 PM |
6:49 AM 5:22 PM |
Waxing Crescent 25% |
About Lake Palestine: fish species & lake facts
Fish species (TPWD angling ratings)
| Largemouth Bass | Good |
| Spotted Bass | Good |
| Catfish | Excellent |
| Crappie | Good |
| White & Hybrid Striped Bass | Excellent |
Lake facts
| Surface area | 25,560 acres |
| Max depth | 58 ft |
| Impounded | 1962 |
| Managed by | Upper Neches River Authority |
| Public boat ramps | about 5 |
Special regulations: Blue/channel catfish: 25 daily; no more than 5 over 20 inches and 1 over 30 inches.
Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife – Lake Palestine. Always confirm current bag and length limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual before you keep fish.
Lake Palestine FAQ
How full is Lake Palestine right now?
Lake Palestine is 86.5% full (as of 2026-11-08, Texas Water Development Board). The lake is 2.25 ft below its conservation pool of 345.00 ft.
What fish are in Lake Palestine?
Texas Parks and Wildlife lists Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White & Hybrid Striped Bass at Lake Palestine. TPWD rates fishing for Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Catfish, Crappie, White & Hybrid Striped Bass as good or excellent.
What is the water level of Lake Palestine today?
Lake Palestine was at 342.75 ft (USGS gauge 08031400) today. That is 1.07 ft below the historical median for November 8 (343.82 ft).
Is Lake Palestine higher than last year?
Lake Palestine is 1.85 ft lower than a year ago (342.75 ft now vs. 344.60 ft).
When is the best time to fish Lake Palestine today?
Today's fishing conditions score is 8/10 (Very good). Major solunar periods: 10:33 AM–12:33 PM, 10:57 PM–12:57 AM.
Is the Lake Palestine level data official?
Yes. Water levels come directly from U.S. Geological Survey gauge 08031400 and are provisional, meaning USGS may revise them. Percent full is published by the Texas Water Development Board. Weather comes from the National Weather Service.
How big and how deep is Lake Palestine?
Lake Palestine covers about 25,560 acres and has a maximum depth of about 58 feet, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Lakes near Lake Palestine
Data: USGS gauge 08031400 (lake surface elevation, provisional). Percent full: Texas Water Development Board. Forecast: National Weather Service for 32.053, -95.437. Elevations are in feet above the gauge datum.