Pelican Lake (Oneida County)
Pelican Lake is a eutrophic lake in Oneida County with a maximum depth of 39 feet and low water clarity. WDNR lists 3,545 acres and five public landings.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Muskellunge
WDNR lists musky as common
Walleye
Common per WDNR
Northern Pike
Common per WDNR
Largemouth Bass
Common per WDNR
Smallmouth Bass
Common per WDNR
Bluegill
Panfish listed abundant by WDNR
Yellow Perch
Panfish listed abundant by WDNR
Boat launches
6 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- 1Boat Launch near CTH QPublicPublic launchDirections ↗
- 2Access near Hwy 45PublicPublic accessDirections ↗
- 3Keelers Landing, CTH QPublicPublic landingDirections ↗
- 4State landing near CTH GPublicState accessDirections ↗
- 5Canoe Access near Chicago Point DrPublicCanoe/carry-in accessDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the WDNR lake page for all landingsDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye 20-24 in may not be kept; only 1 over 24 in; May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | 15 in | 3 / day |
| Largemouth Bass 14-18 in may not be kept; only 1 over 18 in; May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass 14-18 in may not be kept; only 1 over 18 in; Jun 20, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Smallmouth Bass Catch and release only May 2 - Jun 19, 2026 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 0 / day |
| Northern Pike May 2, 2026 - Mar 7, 2027 | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 5 / day |
| Muskellunge May 2 - Dec 31, 2026; open water only | 50 in | 1 / day |
| Panfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
| Catfish Open all year | See Wisconsin rules book ↗ | 10 / day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Wisconsin DNR ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Bremer's BaitNearby1855 Milwaukee Street, Pelican Lake, WI 54463715-487-5806Directions ↗
Local tips
- Water clarity is low, so use loud or dark-contrast lures
- Bottom is about 40% sand and 30% muck; look for gravel and rock pockets
- Five public landings allow launching from several sides of the lake
View on interactive map
Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches; blue pins are bait shops nearby.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.