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Legion Lake

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South Dakota, United States

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Northern pike

17 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

19 in · 3 lb

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Rainbow trout

18 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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General info

Legion Lake is a lake located in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Northern pike.

Location

43°45′37.1″N 103°27′43.6″W
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Official website

gfp.sd.gov

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Fishing regulations at Legion Lake, SD

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Measurement

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Aggregate

5

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

43°45′37.1″N 103°27′43.6″W
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6.9 miles away

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Beulah

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Fruitdale

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FAQ about Legion Lake fishing

Legion Lake is a lake located in Custer County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43°45′37.1″N 103°27′43.6″W
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