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Pelican Lake
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Looking northwest at Pelican Lake
Location of Pelican Lake in Wisconsin, USA.
Location of Pelican Lake in Wisconsin, USA.
Pelican Lake
Location in Wisconsin
Location of Pelican Lake in Wisconsin, USA.
Location of Pelican Lake in Wisconsin, USA.
Pelican Lake
Location in the United States
Location Oneida County, Wisconsin
Coordinates 45°30′15″N 89°12′12″W / 45.504127°N 89.203453°W / 45.504127; -89.203453
Type Drainage
Primary outflows Pelican River
Catchment area Pelican River Watershed, Upper Wisconsin Basin
Basin countries United States
Surface area 3,585 acres (14.51 km2)
Max. depth 39 ft (12 m)
Water volume 2.175 billion cubic feet (61.6×10^6 m3)
Shore length1 13 mi (21 km)
Surface elevation 1,591 ft (485 m)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.

Pelican Lake is a large lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin. It covers about 3,585 acres (14.5 square kilometers). The deepest part of the lake is about 39 feet (12 meters) down.

You can get to Pelican Lake from five public places where you can launch a boat. A dam helps control the water flowing out of the lake into the Pelican River. Pelican Lake is one of 21 lakes that help manage the water levels of the Wisconsin and Tomahawk rivers. This is done by a group called the Wisconsin Valley Improvement Company.

Fish and Wildlife in Pelican Lake

Pelican Lake is home to many kinds of fish. You can find exciting fish like muskie and walleye here. Other fish include panfish, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and northern pike.

Lake Health and Invasive Species

The water in Pelican Lake has often been a bit cloudy. The bottom of the lake is made up of different materials. About 40% is sand, 20% is gravel, 10% is rock, and 30% is muck. The lake is considered eutrophic. This means it has a lot of nutrients, which can sometimes lead to too much plant growth.

Unfortunately, some unwanted plants and animals have been found in the lake. These are called invasive species because they are not native to the area and can harm the lake's natural balance. Some of these include:

How Pelican Lake Got Its Name

Pelican Lake was named a long time ago because people saw American white pelicans there. These large, beautiful birds were often seen on the lake.

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