Fishing Pelican Lake

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Pelican Lake, WI

Popular Fish Species Pelican Lake, WI

Walleye Fishing

Walleye are thriving in Pelican Lake again this year thanks to a plenty of forage and fertile water. May and June are the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. Rocky and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Fence Lake Popular Fish - Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass Fishing

Many locals enjoy smallmouth fishing at Pelican Lake. Smallmouth bass fishing is decent anytime they are shallow. Use shallow spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, tube baits and jerkbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In winter, spend your time on deeper structure with drop-shot rigs, small worms, jigs and spoons. Largemouth bass also reside here in good numbers.

Muskie Fishing

Fishing for muskellunge in Pelican Lake could provide a trophy fish on any cast. Big musky roam these waters and are aggressive eaters. For muskie fishing use a strong rod, in medium- to medium-heavy action, with heavy line - 20# or heavier. Steel leaders are highly recommended. Muskie have a big mouth so use big baits, same baits you would use for bass but in larger sizes. Topwater, spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jerkbaits all work well for hungry muskie. Spring, and then again in Fall as the water temperature starts cooling, is the best seasona for muskie here.

Pelican Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, musky and northern pike at Pelican Lake in Wisconsin.

Accessed via US Route 45, Pelican Lake is a 3,600-acre lake in the northeast part of the state, at the town of the same name. This fishery has 13 miles of shoreline and features largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, walleye, muskie, channel catfish, black crappie, northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill. Several beaches around the lake provide parking and options for fishing from the bank.

Primary fish species residing in Pelican Lake

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Pelican Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Pelican Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off County Road G, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Pelican Lake West Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Roothouse Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.