TexasReservoir, 25,551 acres, Anderson County, Cherokee County, Henderson County, Smith County
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342.82ft
Down 0.13 ft this week
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Outlook. Monday: ESE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 80°F. Tuesday: SE wind 3 kt, gusts to 7 kt, high near 80°F.
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342.82ft NGVD29
-0.13 ft in 7 days0.81 ft below the October normal
Reading from Oct 26, 2026. Shaded band: range of October averages on record; dashed line is the typical level.
Lake Palestine was at 342.82 ft on October 26, falling 0.13 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 343.63 ft, so the lake is 0.81 ft below its usual mark.
Background reading: Lake Palestine on Wikipedia
Lake Palestine covers about 25,551 acres in Anderson County, Cherokee County, Henderson County, Smith County, Texas and is classed as a reservoir. The surface sits about 344 ft above sea level and the deepest point is roughly 16 ft down.
We read the level from USGS gauge 08031400, listed as Lk Palestine nr Frankston, TX. Wind and weather come from the National Weather Service grid cell over the lake, so the numbers describe open water rather than the nearest airport.
On a lake this size the wind has miles of open water to work with, so a 15 kt breeze can stack up a steep chop in the main basin while sheltered coves stay flat. Reservoir levels move with releases and inflow, so ramps and beaches can change week to week. The water level page tracks that day by day.
The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.
The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: ESE wind 2 to 3 kt, gusts to 6 kt, high near 80°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Lake Palestine was at 342.82 ft on October 26, falling 0.13 ft over the past week. That is near normal for October: the typical October level is 343.63 ft, so the lake is 0.81 ft below its usual mark.
Lake Palestine covers about 25,551 acres (40 square miles) of surface water.
The deepest point of Lake Palestine is roughly 16 ft.
If Palestine is blown out, these are the closest alternatives. Tap through for their conditions.