Pelican Lake (Minnesota)

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For other places with the same name, see Pelican Lake.

Pelican Lake
Location	Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Primary inflows	Pelican River
Primary outflows	Pelican River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	3,986 acres (16.13 km²)
Max. depth	55 ft (17 m)

Pelican Lake is a lake located about seven miles north of Pelican Rapids, in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States.

Govenor Tim Pawlenty & Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau fished this lake on the Minnesota Fishing opener on May 10th 2008. Lt. Gov. Carol Molnau caught the first & biggest fish; a 19-inch walleye about 2 1/2 hours later the Gov caught a 17-inch walleye.

[edit] Size and Shape

The lake covers an area of 3,986 acres (16.13 km²), and reaches a maximum depth of 55 ft (17 m) in the northern portion of the lake. The lake got its name because of its unique and very intricate resemblance to the shape of a pelican.

[edit] Neighboring lakes

The Pelican River runs through the lake and forces water southeastward into Lake Lizzie. Little Pelican Lake is located to the northwest and is navigable by going upstream on the Pelican River.