Pelican Bay
Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Ottertail. DNR lake ID 56020200.
Pelican Bay is a 42-acre lake in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Ottertail. Summer water clarity averages 8.7 feet in Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring, which places it in the mesotrophic nutrient class. It is not on the DNR infested waters list as of September 2026.
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Quick facts
| DNR lake ID | 56020200 |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County, near Ottertail |
| Surface area | 42 acres |
| Maximum depth | Not surveyed |
| Share under 15 ft | Not surveyed |
| Water clarity (summer) | 8.7 ft through 2018 |
| Phosphorus (summer) | 21.5 µg/L |
| Algae, chlorophyll-a (summer) | 8.7 µg/L |
| Nutrient class | Mesotrophic |
| Invasive species | Not on DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026) |
| Public water accesses | 1 |
Water quality
Summer averages from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency monitoring through 2018: clarity 8.7 ft, phosphorus 21.5 µg/L, algae (chlorophyll-a) 8.7 µg/L. Using the Carlson trophic state index, Pelican Bay rates as mesotrophic.
Fishing regulations
No lake-specific regulation found in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Regulations change. Confirm with the DNR before fishing.
Invasive species
Not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means no confirmed listing, not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Public boat access
- Otter Tail Lake, Pelican Bay: 1 natural launch ramp, 1 dock. Just to the southwest of Ottertail off of Hwy 78 Directions
DNR water access records (2023). Confirm current conditions with the DNR.
Nearby lakes
- Donalds Lake 1.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- Long Lake 1.7 mi, Otter Tail County
- Pickerel Lake 2.1 mi, Otter Tail County
- Portage (main bay) 2.4 mi, Otter Tail County
- Portage Lake 2.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Buchanan Lake 2.5 mi, Otter Tail County
- Gourd Lake 2.9 mi, Otter Tail County
- Long Lake 3.0 mi, Otter Tail County
Questions about Pelican Bay
How big is Pelican Bay?
Pelican Bay covers about 42 acres in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
How clear is Pelican Bay?
Summer water clarity on Pelican Bay averages 8.7 feet (Secchi depth) in MPCA monitoring through 2018. Its trophic state is mesotrophic.
Does Pelican Bay have zebra mussels or other invasive species?
Pelican Bay is not on the Minnesota DNR infested waters list as of September 2026. That means there is no confirmed listing; it is not a guarantee the lake is free of invasive species.
Where is the public boat access on Pelican Bay?
Pelican Bay has 1 public water access site on DNR record: Otter Tail Lake, Pelican Bay.
Are there lake homes for sale on Pelican Bay?
Homes on Pelican Bay come up for sale throughout the year, and some sell before they’re ever publicly advertised. Tell us what you’re looking for and our agents will run a custom search and send you matching homes on Pelican Bay and nearby lakes, including off-market opportunities when available.
What is it like to live on Pelican Bay?
Small, quiet water suited to paddling and fishing, and summer clarity around 8.7 feet. Conditions vary by property, so walk the frontage and ask us what similar homes have sold for.
Are there special fishing regulations on Pelican Bay?
No lake-specific regulation was found for Pelican Bay in Minnesota Rules or the DNR sunfish list. Statewide and zone regulations apply.
Ask us about Pelican Bay
Whether you’re buying, selling, or just curious, our team works Otter Tail County lakes every day. Send us a note or call (218) 656-6469.
Sources: Minnesota DNR LakeFinder records, DNR fish surveys (latest not on record), DNR infested waters list (Sept 2026), Minnesota Rules 6264.0400 (April 2026), MPCA monitoring via the Water Quality Portal, DNR water access records (2023), LAGOS-US. Lakewide information from public data; it does not describe any specific property. Verify shoreline, bottom type, and depth at any frontage.