What's Biting
I'll periodically post fishing reports that could be of interest to you in planning your trip to Lake Palestine.
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fishing report
Updated: Sat Feb 28, 2026
Fishing report, 23-28 Feb- lake level, full. Water temperatures, 62-65 degrees. The crappie have begun their movement into the shallows and reeds at last. The live-scope guys are still catching at 16-22 ft, mostly whites, but are beginning to report some blackface and tuxedos on males of both species.
The people around the lake are beginning to report crappie under their piers. Here's a hint for catching those fish on their way to the shallows. About a half hour after sunset put your lantern(s) out, gas or electric, with downward reflecting collars, a foot or less above the water. Start fishing about an hour after sunset, minnows or jigs, at the edge of the water you can see into, or deeper into the dark water.
For daytime fishing in the shallows, near reeds or brush/trunks, a float about 1 1/2 to 2 ft above your minnow or jig. Suggested jig colors are blue, gray, or pink, with lighter colored tails.
A record bass was caught last week, but cannot be recognized officially. I have interviewed the catcher, have seen the photos, and believe that she was at or near the 14 1/2 lbs claimed, but the scales are not certified, nor was TPWD Sharelunker called. The fish was released alive and appeared to swim off healthily. This occurred in one of the mid-lake creeks, the lady was fishing from a pier during the day, was actually perch fishing and using worms on a #6 hook!
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