Pelican Lake
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Pelican Lake is an 11,000-acre gem in Otter Tail County — clear water, a sandy bottom, and some of west-central Minnesota's most desirable lakefront.
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Life on Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake in Otter Tail County is an 11,000-acre gem — clear water, a sandy bottom, and some of west-central Minnesota's most desirable lakefront. It is big enough for real boating and clean enough for swimming, with an established cabin community.
The market favors well-kept cabins and rebuilt lake homes; clarity and sand frontage command the premiums on this sought-after water.
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What the seasons bring on Pelican Lake
Summer is swimming, boating, and fishing on clear water. Fall brings calm and color.
Winter offers ice fishing and trail access across Lakes Country, reopening at spring ice-out.
Pelican Lake by the numbers
Source: Minnesota DNR · view surveyHomes for sale on Pelican Lake
Common questions about Pelican Lake
Can you buy a home on Pelican Lake?
Yes. Pelican Lake, in Otter Tail County, Lakes Country, MN, has a mix of year-round lake homes, seasonal cabins, and the occasional building lot along its shoreline. True waterfront inventory is limited and moves seasonally, so most buyers work with a local agent who tracks Pelican Lake listings directly.
Where is Pelican Lake located?
Pelican Lake is in Otter Tail County, Lakes Country, MN.
How big is Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake covers about 3,962 acres, making it a substantial Minnesota lake (Minnesota DNR).
How deep is Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake reaches a maximum depth of about 55 feet, with a mean depth of roughly 0 feet, per Minnesota DNR survey data.
What fish are in Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake holds Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, and Black Crappie, according to Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys.
How clear is the water in Pelican Lake?
Water clarity on Pelican Lake measures about 12.3 feet in Minnesota DNR surveys — a useful gauge of water quality when you're comparing lakes.
Does Pelican Lake have public access?
Yes — Pelican Lake has 2 public accesses (Minnesota DNR), so you can get on the water even before you own on it.
What is there to do on Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake is known for fishing, boating, swimming, and slow-paced weekends on a quieter lake. The full four-season calendar — open water in summer, color in fall, and ice season in winter — is part of what draws owners to the lake.
What towns are near Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake is close to Breezy Point, Pelican Rapids, and Pequot Lakes. Each has its own dining, groceries, and marine services for lake-home owners.
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