Size
8,419ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Pelican Lake
Walleye
Largemouth bass
Pumpkinseed
Crappie
Bluegill
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
71°Feels like 71°
78°
60°
78°60°6:26 AM
8:11 PM
2 mph
Southeast
0 in
Rain
29.98 inHg
Stable
MondayMo
78° / 60°
TuesdayTu
81° / 59°
WednesdayWe
76° / 53°
ThursdayTh
76° / 49°
FridayFr
77° / 55°
SaturdaySa
79° / 63°
Moon Phase
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
MondayMo08/24
TuesdayTu08/25
WednesdayWe08/26
ThursdayTh08/27
FridayFr08/28
SaturdaySa08/29
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species
Walleye
8-28 in
Length Range
16 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
