Pelican Lake is a 3,545-acre drainage lake in Oneida County, Wisconsin, renowned for its diverse and productive fishery. With a maximum depth of 39 feet, 16.3 miles of shoreline, and substrates consisting of sand, rock, and muck, this destination lake offers exceptional opportunities for both trophy and consumptive fishing. The lake's soft, slightly alkaline water with moderate transparency supports a healthy, naturally reproducing fish community that draws anglers throughout the year. Pelican Lake serves as one of 21 reservoirs used to regulate water flow on the Wisconsin and Tomahawk rivers, with a dam located on the lake's primary outlet feeding into the Pelican River. The fishery is maintained through careful management, including strategic stocking programs, making it a cornerstone of recreational fishing in Oneida County.