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type: compare
title: "Pelican Lake vs Cottonwood Lake"
county: "Grant"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/pelican-lake-vs-cottonwood-lake
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# Pelican Lake vs Cottonwood Lake

Two of the top-scoring lakes in Grant County, Minnesota, side by side.

| | [Pelican Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/grant-county/pelican-lake) | [Cottonwood Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/grant-county/cottonwood-lake) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 61/100 | 54/100 |
| Nearest town | Ashby | Donnelly |
| Surface area | 3,761 acres | 255 acres |
| Max depth | 21 ft | 16 ft |
| Shoreline | 27.8 mi | 2.3 mi |
| Water clarity | 2.5 ft | 10.4 ft |
| Public access | 1 public boat launch (concrete) | 1 public boat launch (concrete) |
| Fish species | 17 | 6 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | No |
| Swim beach | No | No |
| Camping | Yes | No |
| Invasive species | None listed | None listed |

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*Source: [MinneLakes.org](https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/pelican-lake-vs-cottonwood-lake)*