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Pelican Lake

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South Dakota, United States

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Northern pike

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Northern pike

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Bigmouth buffalo

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General info

Pelican Lake is a lake located in Codington County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Northern pike, and White bass.

Location

44°52′4.8″N 97°10′57.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Pelican Lake, SD

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Dakota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Pelican Lake fishing

Pelican Lake is a lake located in Codington County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
44°52′4.8″N 97°10′57.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Pelican Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in Pelican Lake are:
  • Walleye - 20 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Northern pike - 22 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White bass - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
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