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type: compare
title: "Pelican Lake vs Cross Lake Reservoir"
county: "Crow Wing"
url: https://www.minnelakes.org/compare/pelican-lake-vs-cross-lake-reservoir
---

# Pelican Lake vs Cross Lake Reservoir

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

| | [Pelican Lake](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/pelican-lake) | [Cross Lake Reservoir](https://www.minnelakes.org/lakes/crow-wing-county/cross-lake-reservoir) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lake Score | 82/100 | 76/100 |
| Nearest town | Breezy Point | Cross Lake |
| Surface area | 8,367 acres | 1,815 acres |
| Max depth | 104 ft | 84 ft |
| Shoreline | 27.8 mi | 21.9 mi |
| Water clarity | 16.6 ft | 16.5 ft |
| Public access | 4 public boat launches (concrete) | 3 public boat launches (concrete) |
| Fish species | 17 | 21 |
| Game fish | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie | Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie |
| Stocked | Yes | Yes |
| Special regulations | No | Yes |
| Swim beach | Yes | No |
| Camping | No | Yes |
| Invasive species | zebra mussel | zebra mussel |

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