What Fish Are in Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake in St. Louis County, Minnesota has 11 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, white sucker, yellow perch. The lake has limited nutrient and algae sampling on record.
All Documented Species
Game Fish & Panfish in Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake supports 6 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye. The lake runs to a maximum depth of 38 feet across 11,546 acres, conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Clarity | 7.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 38 ft |
| Surface Area | 11,546 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 11 |
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