Little Pelican Lake
About Little Pelican Lake
Little Pelican Lake is a 271-acre lake near Breezy Point in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It reaches 34 feet at its deepest point, and has roughly 3.7 miles of shoreline. DNR surveys put average water clarity at about 18.5 feet, which is exceptionally clear for Minnesota.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 12 fish species here, including walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2025.
There is one public boat launch (concrete surface) managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Plan Your Visit to Little Pelican Lake
- 271 acres, up to 34 feet deep, near Breezy Point
- 1 public boat launch (concrete) — managed by the Minnesota DNR
- Game fish on the DNR survey: walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and pumpkinseed
- Average water clarity around 18.5 feet — very clear
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
- Managed by
- Minnesota DNR
Conditions
- Surface area
- 271 acres
- Max depth
- 34 ft
- Shoreline
- 3.7 mi
- Water clarity
- 18.5 ft
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 206 acres
Rules & Regulations
- A Minnesota fishing license is required for anglers 16 and older
- Drain plugs must be out and all water drained before leaving any access; remove aquatic plants from boats and trailers
- Children under 10 must wear a life jacket on a boat that is underway
Facilities
- 1 public boat launch (concrete)
Best For
- Walleye fishing
- Quiet paddling
- Ice fishing
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 12
- Game fish
- 8
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2025
- Special regulations
- No
- Fishing pier
- No
- Ice fishing
- Yes
- Boat launch
- Yes
Fishing data: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Regulations change — confirm with the current DNR fishing regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Little Pelican Lake?
Little Pelican Lake is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, near Breezy Point. It covers 271 acres and reaches 34 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Pelican Lake?
Little Pelican Lake covers 271 acres with about 3.7 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 34 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Pelican Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Yellow Perch, and Rock Bass and other species. A Minnesota fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older.
Is there a public boat launch on Little Pelican Lake?
Yes. Little Pelican Lake has 1 public boat launch (concrete), managed by the Minnesota DNR. DNR public water accesses are free to use.
Can you swim at Little Pelican Lake?
There is no mapped public swim beach at Little Pelican Lake. Minnesota's public waters are open to swimming where you have legal access, but there are no lifeguards or water-quality monitoring away from designated beaches.
Is Little Pelican Lake stocked?
The DNR has no stocking report on file for Little Pelican Lake; its fishery is sustained by natural reproduction or has not been stocked recently.