Major Lake Species: Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Whitefish, Yellow Perch, Muskie
Lake Facts:
Pelican Lake sits along Hwy. 72 beside the town of Sioux Lookout in the Kenora District of northwestern Ontario
co-ordinates: Lat. 50° 07′ Long. 92° 58′
Pelican Lake is part of the English River/Lac Seul water system
water flows into Pelican from Abram Lake via the Frog Rapids. The English River exits the lake on the northwest side via Pelican Falls. The Vermilion River flows into the lake on the west side
while the lake reaches maximum depths of 115′, the average depth is 34′
the perimeter is approx. 93 km. (58 miles) and the lake’s surface area is approx. 2,342 hectares (5,786 acres)
major fish species include smallmouth bass, walleye, pike, lake trout, whitefish, perch and muskie
Sioux Lookout hosts a two day Walleye Weekend tournament usually on the second weekend of June
Pelican Lake is situated within Fisheries Management Zone 4