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Pelican Lake (Otter Tail County, Minnesota)

Coordinates: 46°41′55″N 96°01′23″W / 46.698553°N 96.023127°W / 46.698553; -96.023127
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Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake in August 2016
Location of Pelican Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Pelican Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Pelican Lake
Location of Pelican Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Location of Pelican Lake in Minnesota, USA.
Pelican Lake
LocationOtter Tail County, Minnesota
Coordinates46°41′55″N 96°01′23″W / 46.698553°N 96.023127°W / 46.698553; -96.023127
Primary inflowsPelican River, Spring Creek
Primary outflowsPelican River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area3,986 acres (16.13 km2)
Max. depth55 ft (17 m)

Pelican Lake is a lake located about seven miles north of Pelican Rapids, in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. Pelican Lake is now a highly developed lake with its major uses predominantly recreation, but its fishing is also excellent. The lake was recently discovered to be infested with zebra mussels, threatening not only Pelican Lake, but all lakes connected by the Pelican River.

Size and shape

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The lake covers an area of 3,986 acres (16.13 km2), and reaches a maximum depth of 64 ft (20 m) in the northern portion of the lake. The lake got its name because of its unique and very intricate resemblance to the shape of a pelican. [citation needed]

Neighboring lakes

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The Pelican River runs through the lake and forces water southeastward into Lake Lizzie. Little Pelican Lake is located to the northeast and is navigable by going upstream on the Pelican River. There is a water inflow coming from the Spring Creek that feeds from Cormorant Lake (Minnesota)

Pelican Lake, Minnesota July 3, 2022

Recreation

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A popular family resort by the name of Fair Hills Resort is located on the lake.

Barry's Mansion

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Barry's Mansion is an estate built by businessman and philanthropist B. John Barry starting in 1998.[1]

Notable People with Second Homes on Pelican Lake

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References

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  1. ^ "B. John Barry estate | mansion / Manor house / Villa".