Grant County · 3,761 acres
Pelican Lake (Ashby) homes for sale
Homes on Pelican Lake sit in Grant County near Ashby, Evansville, and Elbow Lake. The lake is about 3,761 acres, 21 feet at its deepest, and known for walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, and there is public access at one point listed by the Minnesota DNR.
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The lake
About Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake at Ashby is the largest lake in Grant County at 3,761 acres. It is shallow at 21 feet with about 81 percent of its area littoral, and has one DNR concrete ramp.
Distinct from Pelican Lake near Pelican Rapids in Otter Tail County.
The next largest of the 4 Grant County lakes on this site are Pomme de Terre Lake and Barrett Lake.
From the middle of Pelican Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 3 miles to Ashby, 6 miles to Evansville, and 10 miles to Elbow Lake. Janet's office in Alexandria is 24 miles to the southeast.
Pelican Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 3,761 acres |
| Maximum depth | 21 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 81% |
| Shoreline | 27.8 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 1 DNR-listed access |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| County | Grant County |
| Nearest town | Ashby |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 32 mi to Ashby, 35 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 26-0002-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Lots on Pelican Lake that are level to the water tend to sell faster than steep lots with a long stairway down. Sunset exposure, lot width at the shore, and elevation all show up in what buyers pay.
The buying a lake home guide covers docks, septic, shoreland rules and financing in more detail.
We were in the market for a cabin and met Janet, with our first visit to a cabin we were interested in. Janet worked tirelessly to help us find a place that met our requirements. She was extremely knowledgeable of lakes, homes and their backgrounds. I would recommend Janet for any real estate needs.
Track record
Janet's sales near Pelican Lake
Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest to Pelican Lake is in Alexandria, about 19 miles from the lake as the crow flies. One more is in Alexandria (21 miles), and the next closest is in Fergus Falls (23 miles). In Hoffman, whose center is about 16 miles from the lake, Janet represented the buyer in one closing (counted, not shown, under NorthstarMLS rules).
$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
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What would make Pelican Lake right for you?
Send Janet a note through the form below with the kind of place you want on Pelican Lake. She reads every message herself and replies personally.
If you are selling lakeshore, start with the selling a lake home guide or the home value form.
FAQ
Questions about Pelican Lake
Is there public access on Pelican Lake?
The Minnesota DNR lists public access at one point on Pelican Lake.
What fish are in Pelican Lake?
The DNR's surveys of Pelican Lake list walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass. Its DNR lake ID is 26-0002-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake reaches 21 feet at its deepest and covers about 3,761 acres, with 27.8 miles of shoreline. That makes it the shallowest of the 4 Grant County lakes on this site.
Is the road to Pelican Lake plowed in winter?
It depends on the road, so ask before you buy. County and township roads are plowed by the public, and private or association roads are handled by the owners along them.
From the blog
Reading about Pelican Lake
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Which Pelican Lake? Avoiding an Ashby–Pelican Rapids Listing Mix-Up
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