Legion Lake, North Carolina: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  You will find Legion Lake in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The ground around here is dry hill. For a base, Belmont sits 5.9 miles out. Lake Wylie lies 6.8 miles off, Cramerton another 7.4 miles. Close neighbours run: Watt Lake about 0.7 miles, Eagle Lake (1.2 miles), Whippoorwill Lake about 1.5 miles, Waddell Lake (2 miles) and Danga Lake about 2.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Legion Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name bluegill, redbreast sunfish and green sunfish. The county list is broader than any single water. Work Legion Lake in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 79°F, the coldest about 40°F. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. It sets the rhythm of the year at Legion Lake. Long daylight spreads fish out; short daylight concentrates them.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. There are toilets 0.9 miles off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. The nearest alternative is Watt Lake, 0.7 miles out. Confirm before you fish Legion Lake.