Fishing at Legion Lake, Lee County, Mississippi

• Overview

  Within Lee County, Mississippi, you have Legion Lake. It stands 312 feet above sea level. At roughly 20 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. On size it sits at the modest end of our Lee County list. For supplies, Tupelo is 1.9 miles out. The big place round here is New South Memphis, 94 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Legion Lake

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Public wildlife records from this area list bluegill, longear sunfish and green sunfish. Local agencies hold the definitive list for this water. On Legion Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 81°F and January about 40°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. Heat pushes fish deep from June onwards, so start early. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Anyone fishing Legion Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Catfish want bait on the bottom: cut bait or worms, a simple running rig, and patience after dark. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Lake Piomingo at 5.8 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm access to Legion Lake locally before you travel.