American Legion Lake, Virginia: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  American Legion Lake lies in Campbell County, in Virginia. The land about it is open valley. Small even by pond standards, it rewards one careful line. On size it sits at the modest end of our Campbell County list. The nearest place of any size is Timberlake, 2.2 miles away. Beyond it, Forest at 4.3 miles and West Lynchburg at 5.3 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on American Legion Lake

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Reported across Campbell County: johnny darter, Roanoke darter, tessellated darter, fantail darter and redbreast sunfish. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. Take American Legion Lake a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 35°F and July at about 76°F, the water has a wide range to work through. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to American Legion Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. Bluegill and other panfish take small jigs or worms under a float near any cover. Look for a notice board at the entrance. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Should this one be busy, Lakeland Lake is 1 mile off. Confirm before you fish American Legion Lake.