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Pelican Lake
Lake
Ice season
When Pelican Lake has lost its ice in spring, from 6 winters on record (2003–2020)
Apr 17
Median of 6 winters, 2003–2020
- Earliest
- Mar 27, 2012
- Latest
- May 14, 2013
Easygoing recreational hub with a sandy beach, popular boating destination & shade trees.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Rock Bass and 16 more species.
19 fish species in 65 public records within 2 km of Pelican Lake since 2000.
- Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides13 records · 2008
- Walleye Sander vitreus13 records · 2008
- 3 records · 2006
- Yellow Bullhead Ameiurus natalis3 records · 2006
- Brown Bullhead Ameiurus nebulosus3 records · 2006
- White Sucker Catostomus commersonii3 records · 2006
- Northern Pike Esox lucius3 records · 2006
- Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus3 records · 2006
Show all 19 species
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus3 records · 2006
- Yellow Perch Perca flavescens3 records · 2006
- Black Crappie Pomoxis nigromaculatus3 records · 2006
- Black Bullhead Ameiurus melas2 records · 2006
- Cisco Coregonus artedi2 records · 2006
- Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu2 records · 2006
- Silver Redhorse Moxostoma anisurum2 records · 2006
- Bowfin Amia calva1 record · 2003
- Lake Whitefish Coregonus clupeaformis1 record · 2003
- Green Sunfish Lepomis cyanellus1 record · 2003
- Common Shiner Luxilus cornutus1 record · 2003
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Pine watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (Multistate Aquatic Resources Information System - MARIS - Fish). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pelican Lake?
- Pelican Lake is a lake in Minnesota.
- Can you swim at Pelican Lake?
- There is no fixed answer for Pelican Lake: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Pelican Lake in Minnesota. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
- How is Pelican Lake rated?
- Pelican Lake in Minnesota has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 26 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Minnesota
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🏞️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Check for boat launch facilities and fees
- ›Obtain required fishing licenses before arrival
- ›Be aware of lake-specific regulations and restrictions
- ›Monitor water quality reports before swimming
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