Size
8,419ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Pelican Lake
Bluegill
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Crappie
Smallmouth bass
Northern pike
Rock bass
Perch
Overview
Near Nisswa, MN, this deep, clear water features plenty of structure and numerous walleye. Consistent producer year-round. Work the shallow bays for early season largemouth and crappie.
Pelican Lake Map
Forage
Cisco (tullibee), perch, sucker and a variety of minnows comprise the forage base.
Weather
67°Feels like 67°
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56°
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2 mph
East
0 in
Rain
29.95 inHg
Rising
SaturdaySa
-- / 56°
SundaySu
82° / 61°
MondayMo
84° / 58°
TuesdayTu
75° / 49°
WednesdayWe
78° / 54°
ThursdayTh
81° / 60°
Moon Phase
August 02, 2026
85% Illumination
waning gibbous, getting dimmer
SundaySu08/02
MondayMo08/03
TuesdayTu08/04
WednesdayWe08/05
ThursdayTh08/06
FridayFr08/07
SaturdaySa08/08
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Top Fish Species
Bluegill
3-9 in
Length Range
5 in
Length Range
2020
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
