McLean County · lake · 355 acres
Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from North Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
87°
66°
15 mph
29%
Fri
Overcast
87°
61°
7 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
97°
64°
20 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Blue Lake1.1 mi
- Peterson Lake1.7 mi
- Brush Lake1.9 mistocked Jun 17, 2026
- Lake Williams3.1 mi
- Howells Lake4.1 mi
- Billows Lake4.3 mi
- Lake Margaret4.4 mi
- Cottonwood Lake6.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ND regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Pelican Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Pelican Lake?+
Yes — North Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Pelican Lake?+
Pelican Lake is a lake in McLean County, North Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.