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 is not rated for water quality — its monitoring record does not meet the evidence bar.
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 NR 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 Grade | NR (Not rated) |
| Water Clarity | 7.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 38 ft |
| Surface Area | 11,546 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 11 |
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