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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 holds an overall water quality grade of C (Fair).

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. With a water quality grade of C and a maximum depth of 38 feet across 11,546 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.

Lake Conditions

Water Quality GradeC (Fair)
Water Clarity7.5 ft
Maximum Depth38 ft
Surface Area11,546 acres
Public AccessYes
Species Count11