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Lake Palo Duro

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Texas, United States

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Channel catfish

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Yellow bullhead

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29 in · 50 lb

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Flathead catfish

36 in · 50 lb

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Blue catfish

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General info

Lake Palo Duro is a lake located in Hansford County, Texas, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish, Channel catfish, and Common carp.

Location

36°20′54.4″N 101°10′27.8″W
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Official website

tpwd.texas.gov

Fishing regulations at Lake Palo Duro, TX

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Blue catfish

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryTexas State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit25

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
No minimum size, but only 10 of the 25 catfish bag limit can be 20-inches or greater in length; this applies to blue and channel catfish in any combination. Hook and line only. Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ictalurus furcatus
Season open: year-round
Channel catfish

Channel catfish

Regulation boundaryTexas State Waters
Bag limit25

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit25

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Restrictions & requirements

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
No minimum size, but only 10 of the 25 catfish bag limit can be 20-inches or greater in length; this applies to blue and channel catfish in any combination. Hook and line only. Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Ictalurus punctatus
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Cities nearby

Perryton

21.2 miles away

Goodwell

30.1 miles away

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35.5 miles away

Stinnett

39.3 miles away

Hough

42.4 miles away

Borger

49.2 miles away

Liberal

50.1 miles away

Lake Meredith Estates

53.0 miles away

Canadian

53.5 miles away

Dumas

55.5 miles away

Pampa

56.5 miles away

Kismet

64.7 miles away

Knowles

65.4 miles away

Higgins

65.8 miles away

Durham

77.9 miles away

Gage

78.9 miles away

Meade

79.3 miles away

May

81.3 miles away

Alanreed

82.3 miles away

Fargo

86.4 miles away

Fort Supply

90.3 miles away

Ashland

96.9 miles away

Cheyenne

98.0 miles away

Woodward

98.5 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Palo Duro fishing

📍 Where is Lake Palo Duro located?
Lake Palo Duro is a lake located in Hansford County, Texas, United States. Its coordinates are:
36°20′54.4″N 101°10′27.8″W
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🎣 Where on Lake Palo Duro is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Lake Palo Duro by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Lake Palo Duro?
The most common species in Lake Palo Duro are:
📢 What are the latest Lake Palo Duro fishing reports?
The latest Lake Palo Duro fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Lake Palo Duro right now?
According to fishing regulations at Lake Palo Duro, some of the species in season this November include: Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Lake Palo Duro?

Fishing in Texas requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident licenses, including short-term and combination options, are available online or from licensed retailers statewide.

In Texas, no fishing license is required for anglers under 17 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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