When was Legion Lake last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 24, 2026 (rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to South Dakota agency reports.

How often is Legion Lake stocked?

It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.

Is Legion Lake stocked often?

The third most stocked of 5 waters in Custer County. Stocked about as often as a typical South Dakota water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

What kind of trout are stocked in Legion Lake?

Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 800 fish).

Legion Lake trout stocking

Custer County, South Dakota · lake · about 5,013 ft elevation

Legion Lake was last stocked 5 days ago (Sep 24, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 24, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months (800 fish). Species stocked: rainbow trout.

Last stocked

5 days ago

Sep 24, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

800 fish

On record

1 stocking

since Sep 24, 2026

The third most stocked of 5 waters in Custer County.
Stocked about as often as a typical South Dakota water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: GRACE COOLIDGE CREEK NR GAME LODGE NR CUSTER, SD (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Flow: 1 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 6.65 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 1 cfs on Sep 27.

Latest reading Sep 29, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Legion Lake

Tonight
54°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
17% rain · wind 6 mph
Tuesday
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
12% rain · wind 6 mph
Tuesday Night
51°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 6 mph
Wednesday
70°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 6 to 10 mph
Wednesday Night
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 6 to 12 mph
Thursday
58°F
Mostly Sunny
3% rain · wind 6 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

What is stocked

Species	Stockings	Fish	Fish per stocking
Rainbow trout	1	800	800

Stocking history

20261 stocking · 800 fish

Date	Species	Fish
Sep 24Latest Thursday · 5 days ago	Rainbow trout	800

From South Dakota fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: South Dakota fishing regulations.

Where is Legion Lake?

Custer County, South Dakota. Approximate: the marker is the USGS place-name point for this water, not an agency location.

Directions Larger map South Dakota fishing regulations

Stocked waters near Legion Lake

Bismark Lakelake · 3 mistocked Sep 18, 2026
Center Lakelake · 4 mistocked Sep 22, 2026
Mitchell Lakelake · 13 mistocked Sep 15, 2026
Major Lakelake · 13 mistocked Sep 15, 2026

All stocked waters in Custer County Stocked this week in South Dakota

Questions about Legion Lake

When was Legion Lake last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 24, 2026 (rainbow trout, 800 fish), according to South Dakota agency reports.
How often is Legion Lake stocked?: It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
Is Legion Lake stocked often?: The third most stocked of 5 waters in Custer County. Stocked about as often as a typical South Dakota water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
What kind of trout are stocked in Legion Lake?: Rainbow trout (1 stocking, 800 fish).

Stocking data from South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks' report of stockings in the last 14 days, shown for informational use as the state's website terms allow.