Legion Lake near Custer: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Legion Lake is listed under Custer County, South Dakota. The surface lies 5,020 feet up. At roughly 8 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Most waters listed here for Custer County are larger. The town to know is Custer, 6.8 miles out. Fort Collins is the closest city, 234 miles away. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Legion Lake

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Species logged across Custer County include rainbow trout, brook trout and bluegill. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Legion Lake that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The range across the year is 24°F to 67°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Hard water holds through the cold months, breaking up near early April. In an average year the thaw lands around early April and the freeze near early December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Anyone fishing Legion Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. Fishing from a pier is possible 160 yards away. You can camp half a mile off, which suits an early start. A picnic site 120 yards off makes this workable with family in tow. Toilets show in mapping about 140 yards away. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Should this one be busy, Stockade Lake is 2.7 miles off. Confirm before you fish Legion Lake.