Pelican Lake, Orr MN

[chosenvalley]

Just curious if anyone has an experience on this lake. We will be heading up there for the week of July 8th. Wondering how bad the weeds are at this time? Any suggestions on resorts? We are looking at Birch Forrest Resort. Any info would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

[Ray Esboldt]

Are you fishing or pleasure boating? There are a ton of weeds. Some of the cabbage beds are as big as most lakes. However, there is some awesome bass opportunities in this lake. Both largemouth and smallmouth.

[chosenvalley]

we will be fishing mostly. We have 4 kids under 5 years old that will fishing as well so wanted to go some place with good fishing (panfish and bass/northerns), my only concern was that it would be too weedy by July 8th. Let me know what you think..

Thanks

[Greg Clusiau]

While there are plenty of shallow, weedy areas, there is a breakline with deeper water available so you won't be unable to fish because of weeds. Plenty of northern pike to be had there, at least there used to be. Try trolling the weedlines or set out bobbers and sucker minnows for them. Set up in the evening with bobbers for panfish and/or walleyes. Whatever resort you should end up staying at should be able to point you in the right direction for some decent fishing. Have fun and good luck!

[Ufatz]

If you want to catch the kids some "fish" just use anything that is chartruese colored and hang on!!.....the little pike will go nuts for it. Last time I was there the bass fishin' wasn't much and you could not keep the little hammer handles OFF your line. Be sure to take a Hook Out with ya. Or maybe a couple of them because you're gonna be a busy boy takin' the baby slough snakes off.

Have a ball with the kids!!!

[jeff120806]

This is an outstanding lake for a family fishing trip. There are alot of panfish, pike, and bass so everyone should stay busy. I once caught a 21 inch smallmouth bass while fishing for sunfish with my daughters and nephews. There are alot of weeds in the lake but also plenty of deeper water and other areas that have really nice rock structure. You wont have a problem finding place to fish. Have a great trip. Jeff

[Gun Slinger]

There is outstanding bass fishing in that lake. Both Largemouth and smallmouth. There are also huge bluegills. I've never known it for producing lots of walleyes but they are in there. Lots of small pike but some real giants too. It's just an awesome lake in beautiful country.

Be sure to check out the Vince Shute bear sanctuary. The kids will LOVE that.

Hope you have a great vacation.

[uffdapete]

We just spent a week working on Pelican last summer. There should be a new report on the DNR HSOforum before the May 11 opener but here's a link to the 2007 report to get you started in terms of lake information:

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showreport.html?downum=69084100

Of the 140 lakes we work on, this lake is on a short list of favorites of a couple of our staff.