Little Pelican Lake near 46.5589, -94.2134 is a lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. Little Pelican Lake covers about 271 acres, reaches a recorded 33 feet and holds about 2,278 acre-feet.
How the Size and Shape of Little Pelican Lake Affect Fishing
Little Pelican Lake is small enough to check weeds, wood, rock and the first deep drop without spending the whole day moving around.
Fish and Baits at Little Pelican Lake
Fish reported from Little Pelican Lake include banded killifish, black bullhead, black crappie, blackchin shiner, blacknose shiner, bluegill, bluntnose minnow, bowfin, brown bullhead, central mudminnow, golden shiner, iowa darter, johnny darter, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, spottail shiner, tadpole madtom, walleye, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch.
Bass
For bass at Little Pelican Lake, fish weeds, wood and shade with a spinnerbait, jig or Texas-rigged worm for largemouth.
Crappie, Yellow Perch, and Sunfish
For panfish at Little Pelican Lake, use a small jig or minnow beside brush for crappie, and fish a worm, cricket or tiny jig near weeds for bluegill and pumpkinseed, and keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to bottom for yellow perch.
Walleye
For roaming fish at Little Pelican Lake, jig a minnow or troll a crankbait along points and deeper edges for walleye.
Northern Pike
For large predators at Little Pelican Lake, cast a spoon, spinnerbait or swimbait beside weeds for northern pike.
Bullheads
For bottom fishing at Little Pelican Lake, fish a worm or small piece of cut bait in quiet water for bullheads.
Other Reported Fish
Other choices at Little Pelican Lake include these plans: work a tough soft plastic or cut bait near weeds and wood for bowfin.
Rock Bass
At Little Pelican Lake, use a small jig, worm or tiny crankbait around rock and firm shorelines for rock bass.
How the Seasons Change Little Pelican Lake
Spring at Little Pelican Lake is a good time to check warm coves and incoming water, and summer is a good time to fish shade, weeds and the first drop into deeper water. Fall at Little Pelican Lake can bring fish back to windy points and banks, while winter calls for smaller baits fished slowly.
A Simple Plan for Fishing Little Pelican Lake
On a first trip to Little Pelican Lake, check one quiet cove, one rocky or firm point and the nearby deep water with a moving lure, then use a jig or worm where you find fish.
Useful Tackle for Little Pelican Lake
A medium spinning rod covers smaller lures at Little Pelican Lake, while a heavier rod and stronger leader are better for northern pike.
Little Pelican Lake FAQs
Where should an angler start on the 271-acre Little Pelican Lake?
At Little Pelican Lake, pick one cove and the closest point or drop into deep water, then fish that small area well before making a long move.
Should anglers fish the 33-foot deep end of Little Pelican Lake?
Not every trip. A better place at Little Pelican Lake is where a point, drop-off or group of baitfish gives the fish a reason to stop.
What does the 2,278 acre-foot storage figure mean at Little Pelican Lake?
At Little Pelican Lake, it shows that a lot of the water sits away from the bank and around the old channel or deep end.