Fishing at Lower Legion Lake, Richland County, South Carolina

• Overview

  Lower Legion Lake is set in Richland County, South Carolina. Country round the bank runs to open plain. Surface area runs to about 5 acres — small enough to read in one session. It is a small entry by Richland County standards. The nearest town is Forest Acres, 3.7 miles away. After that come Woodfield at 4.2 miles and Dentsville at 4.8 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lower Legion Lake

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Open occurrence data for the surrounding area lists bluegill, yellow bullhead, redbreast sunfish, warmouth and dollar sunfish. Records show what people reported, not what is stocked. Anyone new to Lower Legion Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 44°F to 81°F. Warm months push fish deep; cool months bring them back. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lower Legion Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. You will be walking about half a mile from the nearest car park. There is a jetty half a mile off, worth knowing on a busy day. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Failing this one, try Upper Legion Lake, 0.1 miles away. What applies at Lower Legion Lake may have changed since it was mapped.