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Wind & weather
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DNR data
BluegillPanfish, abundant8.4
PerchPanfish, abundant8.4
CrappiePanfish, abundant8.4
MuskyCommon · stocked7.9
WalleyeCommon7.5
LargemouthCommon6.9
SmallmouthCommon6.9
Northern pikeCommon6.9How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Pelican on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Musky | 50" min · 1 a dayMay 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026 on open water | Open |
| Northern pike | No size limit · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Bass | No minimum length limit except largemouth and smallmouth bass between 14-18" may not be kept and only one over 18" may be kept. 5 a dayJune 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 10 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
Launches & access
5 public- Boat Launch - Nr Cth QDirections
- Access Nr Hwy 45Directions
- Keelers Landing - Cth QDirections
- State landing access at Near Cth GDirections
- Canoe Access - Nr Chicago Point DrDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 819 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.7" |
| 2021 | 1,772 muskellunge large fingerling, 12.3" |
| 2018 | 1,793 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" |
| 2015 | 1,772 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.8" |
| 2012 | 3,611 muskellunge large fingerling, 11.5" |
The DNR has 45 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bluegill and Sunfish, Bullheads, Crappies, Inland Trout, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a week Bass, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, All Other Species and Sizes
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Statewide advice; no lake-specific advisory. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBanded Mystery Snail · Chinese Mystery Snail · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Ornamental water lilies (non-native Nymphaea sp.) · Purple Loosestrife · Rusty Crayfish
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Pelican
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Catches & reportsLakes near Pelican
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise LakeLanglade | 4 | 502 | 28 ft |
| Otter LakeLanglade | 4.3 | 90 | 28 ft |
| Venus LakeOneida | 5.2 | 65 | 21 ft |
| Moccasin LakeLanglade | 5.4 | 110 | 38 ft |
| Lake LucilleOneida | 5.6 | 50 | 7 ft |
| Neptune LakeOneida | 5.9 | 126 | 7 ft |
| Upper Post LakeOneida | 6.4 | 757 | 14 ft |
| Lower Post LakeLanglade | 7.7 | 377 | 9 ft |
Pelican questions
How deep is Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake is 39 feet at its deepest. It covers 3,545 acres.
What fish are in Pelican Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (abundant), musky (common), largemouth bass (common), smallmouth bass (common), northern pike (common) and walleye (common).
Where is the boat launch on Pelican Lake?
There are 5 public launches: Boat Launch - Nr Cth Q, Access Nr Hwy 45, Keelers Landing - Cth Q, State landing access at Near Cth G and Canoe Access - Nr Chicago Point Dr.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Pelican Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Pelican Lake?
15" min · keep none 20–24" · 1 over 24" · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Pelican Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 819 muskellunge (large fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.