The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Pelican Lake
St. Louis County, Minnesota · 11,500 acres (18 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake spreads over 11,500 acres in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
It stretches about 7.4 miles end to end with roughly 39 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,290 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Mountain Iron, is about 35 miles south.
- Size
- 11,500 acres (18 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 39 miles
- End to end
- About 7.4 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,290 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- St. Louis County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 0 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Minnesota mix for a lake this size: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:15 am · sunset 4:35 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Pelican Lake
- Mountain Ironabout 35 mi south
- Chisholmabout 36 mi south
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Questions about Pelican Lake
What fish are in Pelican Lake?
Lakes like Pelican Lake usually hold walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Pelican Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Pelican Lake?
11,500 acres, with about 39 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Pelican Lake?
Mountain Iron is about 35 miles south; Chisholm is about 36 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Pelican Lake today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Pelican Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
