$55,000
Riverside Dr. (lot, no house number)
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
- 3.694 acres
- Lot
Otter Tail County · 3,962 acres
Pelican Lake (Pelican Rapids) homes for sale
For a lake home on Pelican Lake, the basics: about 3,962 acres, 55 feet at the deepest, Otter Tail County, and Pelican Rapids and Vergas close by. There is public access at two points listed by the Minnesota DNR, and the lake holds walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass.
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The lake
About Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake lies between Pelican Rapids and Vergas in western Otter Tail County. It is 3,962 acres and 55 feet deep with two DNR concrete ramps.
Distinct from Pelican Lake at Ashby in Grant County.
Pelican Lake (Pelican Rapids) is the sixth-largest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site, and Otter Tail Lake is the largest. About 41% of it is under 15 feet deep, the DNR's littoral zone where most aquatic plants grow, and the rest is deeper water.
From the middle of Pelican Lake, as the crow flies, it is about 9 miles to Pelican Rapids and 11 miles to Vergas. Janet's office in Alexandria is 64 miles to the southeast.
Pelican Lake facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Surface area | 3,962 acres |
| Maximum depth | 55 feet |
| Littoral (under 15 ft) | 41% |
| Shoreline | 17.1 miles |
| Public access | Yes, 2 DNR-listed accesses |
| Fish species (DNR survey) | walleye, northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass |
| Invasive species (DNR) | zebra mussel |
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Nearest town | Pelican Rapids |
| Drive from Alexandria | about 73 mi to Pelican Rapids, an hour and 25 minutes |
| DNR lake ID | 56-0786-00 |
Figures from the Minnesota DNR LakeFinder, pulled 2026-09-22.
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Towns on and near Pelican Lake
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What to know
Janet on the lakes
Shoreline on Pelican Lake ranges from sand and gravel to reeds and cattails. The type of frontage changes both the price and what a dock can do.
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
No closing on Janet's record is within a normal showing radius of Pelican Lake. Of the properties Home Match Realty listed and sold, the closest is a lot in Fergus Falls, about 24 miles from the lake as the crow flies, so the cards below are her recent closings elsewhere in the region rather than a shoreline record.
The Broker Reciprocity logo marks sold data supplied by NorthstarMLS through its Broker Reciprocity program. Data believed to be accurate but should be independently verified. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
Talk to Janet
What would make Pelican Lake right for you?
To see what is for sale on Pelican Lake, call or text Janet at (320) 219-2488 and she will line up showings around your schedule.
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 two points 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. The DNR has also confirmed zebra mussels in the lake. Its DNR lake ID is 56-0786-00, and its LakeFinder page has the survey reports.
How deep is Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake reaches 55 feet at its deepest and covers about 3,962 acres, with 17.1 miles of shoreline. That makes it the shallowest of the 8 Otter Tail County lakes on this site.
Can I put in a dock and a lift on Pelican Lake?
Usually yes, within Minnesota DNR rules on dock size and placement and any Otter Tail County or association limits. Existing docks and lifts are negotiated in the purchase agreement, so say what you want included.
From the blog
Reading about Pelican Lake
Lake, Cabin and Land
Which Pelican Lake? Avoiding an Ashby–Pelican Rapids Listing Mix-Up
Match a Pelican Lake listing to its DNR lake number, county and parcel before comparing homes near Ashby and Pelican Rapids or planning a showing.
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