Little Pelican Lake
About Little Pelican Lake
Little Pelican Lake is a 366-acre lake near Vergas in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. It reaches 25 feet at its deepest point, with an average depth of about 10 feet, and has roughly 7.2 miles of shoreline.
Minnesota DNR fisheries surveys list 2 fish species here, including black crappie and bluegill. The most recent fisheries survey on file dates to 2024.
There is one public boat launch (asphalt surface). The lake is listed as infested with flowering rush and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry your boat and gear before leaving.
Plan Your Visit to Little Pelican Lake
- 366 acres, up to 25 feet deep, near Vergas
- 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- Game fish on the DNR survey: black crappie and bluegill
- Listed as infested with flowering rush and zebra mussel — clean, drain and dry before you leave
Access & Fees
- Public access
- 1 public boat launch (asphalt)
- Launch fee
- Free at DNR accesses
Conditions
- Surface area
- 366 acres
- Max depth
- 25 ft
- Average depth
- 10 ft
- Shoreline
- 7.2 mi
- Shallows (under 15 ft)
- 256 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 (asphalt)
- Ice is never completely safe — check thickness yourself before walking or driving on any lake
Angler's Report
Minnesota DNR LakeFinder- Species on survey
- 2
- Game fish
- 2
- Stocked
- No
- Last DNR survey
- 2024
- 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 Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Vergas. It covers 366 acres and reaches 25 feet deep.
How big and how deep is Little Pelican Lake?
Little Pelican Lake covers 366 acres with about 7.2 miles of shoreline. Its maximum depth is 25 feet and its average depth is about 10 feet.
What fish can you catch at Little Pelican Lake?
Minnesota DNR surveys list Black Crappie and Bluegill. 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 (asphalt). 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.
Does Little Pelican Lake have invasive species?
Yes. The DNR lists Little Pelican Lake as infested with flowering rush and zebra mussel. State law requires you to clean off plants, pull the drain plug and drain all water before leaving the access.