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Fishing

Lake Palestine Offers Year-Round Fishing in Cherokee County

Lake Palestine is a 25,560-acre reservoir on the Neches River with strong populations of bass, catfish, crappie, and hybrid striped bass.

Cherokee County The Great Outdoors

Lake Palestine sits on the Neches River, about 15 miles southwest of Tyler on Texas Highway 155. Part of the lake falls within Cherokee County. TPWD rates white and hybrid striped bass fishing as excellent, catfish as excellent, and largemouth bass as good. Multiple public boat ramps and private marinas provide access.

Key regulations as of the most recent TPWD rules: largemouth bass must be at least 14 inches, with a daily bag limit of 5. Blue and channel catfish have a combined daily limit of 25, with no more than 5 fish over 20 inches. Always check current regulations before fishing, as limits can change. A valid Texas fishing license is required. Texas law requires draining all water from your boat and onboard receptacles when leaving public fresh waters to combat the spread of invasive zebra mussels.

Source to confirm: TPWD – Fishing Lake Palestine

More Cherokee County notes

Property Tax Basics

One Office Appraises Your Property. Another Collects the Tax.

The Cherokee County Appraisal District sets your property value; separate taxing units bill and collect the tax.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill

If your home is your main residence, you likely qualify for a homestead exemption that reduces the taxable value of your property.

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Ag & Timber Appraisal

Farmland and Timberland Can Qualify for a Lower Tax Value

Land used for farming, ranching, or timber production may be taxed on its productivity value rather than its market value, which is usually much lower.

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Septic Systems / OSSF

You Need a Permit Before Installing a Septic System

Most rural properties in Cherokee County rely on on-site sewage systems, and a permit is required before you build, alter, or repair one.

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