EXHIBIT 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Legacy Reserves LP

Midland, Texas

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-194999 and 333-197370) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-144586 and 333-204917) of Legacy Reserves LP of our reports dated February 22, 2017, relating to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of Legacy Reserves LP's internal control over financial reporting appearing in the Partnership's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

/s/ BDO USA, LLP

Houston, Texas

February 22, 2017