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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Pelican Lake, MN
- How big is Little Pelican Lake?
- How deep is Little Pelican Lake?
- What kind of fish can you catch in Little Pelican Lake?
- Are there places to stay in the Little Pelican Lake area?
- Are there places to eat and drink near Little Pelican Lake?
- What is the average air temp for Little Pelican Lake?
- Are there any state parks near Little Pelican Lake?
How big is Little Pelican Lake?
How deep is Little Pelican Lake?
What kind of fish can you catch in Little Pelican Lake?
Other fish species in the lake include Cisco (Tullibee), Green Sunfish, Hybrid Sunfish and White Sucker.
Are there places to stay in the Little Pelican Lake area?
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Are there places to eat and drink near Little Pelican Lake?
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What aquatic invasive species are found in Little Pelican Lake?
Join us in the fight to prevent the spread of invasive species These sneaky creatures can hitch a ride on boats, clinging onto propellers, anchor lines, and trailers. They can even survive in hidden places like bilge water and ballast tanks, or disguise themselves in dirt and sand that sticks to nets, buckets, anchors, and waders. But don't worry, we have the power to stop them in their tracks with just a few simple steps. So let's do our part and protect our waters from these unwanted invaders.
History & Status of the Fishery
Little Pelican Lake is a 345 acre mesotrophic (moderately fertile) lake located in northwest Otter Tail County, approximately ten miles northeast of the city of Pelican Rapids. It has a maximum depth of 25 feet and 74% of the lake is 15 feet or less in depth. Shoreline substrates consist primarily of sand and muck. Secchi disk readings, a measure of water clarity, have been taken during fish assessments since 1967. The reading in 1999 was 11.0 feet. Past readings have ranged from 3.0 to 9.2 feet. Access is gained through a navigable channel from Big Pelican Lake. Development is located on the north and south shorelines. The east end of the lake contains marshy areas. Emergent vegetation (bulrush, cattail, wild rice) is located in areas throughout the basin. Emergent plants are important because they provide valuable fish and wildlife habitat and are critical for maintaining good water quality. They protect shorelines from erosion and can even absorb and break down pollutants from the water. Emergent plants provide spawning areas for fish species such as northern pike, largemouth bass and panfish. They also are important nursery areas all species of fish. Because of their ecological importance, emergent plants may not be removed without a DNR permit. Little Pelican Lake contains good populations of bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike and black crappie. The bluegill size structure is good with 42% of the bluegill sampled in 1999 over 7.0 inches in length. Largemouth bass and black crappie are likely present in good numbers. Spring assessments in the future will provide better information on these species. Spawning habitat exists throughout the basin for these species to thrive on their own. Walleye are not stocked in Little Pelican Lake. The walleye population is likely maintained by immigrants entering from Big Pelican Lake. The population is currently good and well balanced with fish ranging in length from 10.0 to 24.5 inches.
What is the average air temp for Little Pelican Lake?
Are there any state parks near Little Pelican Lake?
For more Minnesota State Park information see our State Park Guide.
More Nearby Lakes To Explore
There's more lake's to explore around Little Pelican Lake...| DISTANCE | ACRES | MAX DEPTH | |
| Buck Lake | 1.6 mi | 86 | 15 ft |
| Lake Eunice | 2.4 mi | 378 | 30 ft |
| Mill Lake | 2.5 mi | 155 | 10 ft |
| Elbow Lake | 3.0 mi | 91 | 45 ft |
| Sauer Lake | 3.2 mi | 193 | 39 ft |
| Lake Maud | 3.3 mi | 517 | 32 ft |
| Fish Lake (Fish/bass) | 3.4 mi | 261 | 69 ft |
| Melissa Lake | 3.4 mi | 1,850 | 37 ft |
| Bass Lake | 3.4 mi | 48 | 33 ft |
| Pelican Lake | 3.5 mi | 3,963 | 55 ft |
