Pelican Lake
MU 5-6, Cariboo
52.4737° N, 125.3917° W
- Surface area
- 81.7ha
- Maximum depth
- 2.4m
- 8 ft
- Elevation
- 1,100m
Open Pelican Lake in the appThe 7-day forecast, max depth and wildfire smoke check, on the lake's own coordinate.
Pelican Lake at a glance
- Region
- Cariboo
- Management unit
- MU 5-6
- Species
- Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1984), Longnose Sucker (last recorded 1972), Northern Pikeminnow (last recorded 1972)The newest of these fish records is from 1984.Species from the province's fish observation records.
- Lake size
- Medium Lake (50 - 500 ha)
- Coordinates
- 52.473741, -125.391657
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Fish on record at Pelican Lake
| Species | First recorded | Last recorded | Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 1972 | 1984 | 2 |
| Longnose Sucker | 1972 | 1972 | 1 |
| Northern Pikeminnow | 1972 | 1972 | 1 |
A year is when the Province last recorded the fish here, not a statement that it is caught today.
Pelican Lake fishing regulations
We have no lake specific regulations on file for Pelican Lake yet.
Getting to Pelican Lake
Coordinates: 52.473741, -125.391657
Camping and rec sites at Pelican Lake
- Pelican Lake
No campsite count on file (BC Recreation Sites and Trails)
Depth chart for Pelican Lake
2.4 mdeepest
Pelican Lake runs to 2.4 m (8 ft) at its deepest.
The Province sounded Pelican Lake and published the depth chart surveyed in 1973.
Ice fishing at Pelican Lake
We have no ice fishing regulation on file for Pelican Lake either way. Check the current BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis before you plan a trip.
Whether a lake is open to ice fishing says nothing about whether its ice will hold you. Ice conditions vary year to year and across a single lake. Check locally before going out, every time.
This week at Pelican Lake
The forecast on this lake's own coordinate, refreshed through the day. The app reads these seven days for fishing and scores each one.
| Day | Sky | High / low | Wind | Rain | Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Oct | Overcast | 9° / -1° | 10 km/h | dry | Steady |
| Thu 22 Oct | Slight rain showers | 6° / -4° | 12 km/h, gusts 21 | 1 mm | Rising (+6.9 hPa) |
| Fri 23 Oct | Moderate snow | 6° / -4° | 9 km/h, gusts 18 | dry | Rising (+9.1 hPa) |
| Sat 24 Oct | Moderate snow | 5° / -2° | 13 km/h, gusts 48 | 2 mm | Falling (-4.3 hPa) |
| Sun 25 Oct | Overcast | 5° / -4° | 5 km/h, gusts 24 | dry | Rising (+3.9 hPa) |
| Mon 26 Oct | Mainly clear | 7° / -4° | 1 km/h, gusts 10 | dry | Falling (-4.2 hPa) |
| Tue 27 Oct | Partly cloudy | 8° / -4° | 11 km/h | dry | Rising (+2.8 hPa) |
Pelican Lake, in brief
What fish are in Pelican Lake?
Rainbow Trout (last recorded 1984). Species from the province's fish observation records.
How big is Pelican Lake?
Pelican Lake covers about 81.7 ha, by the province's Freshwater Atlas.
Which management unit is Pelican Lake in?
Pelican Lake is in MU 5-6, in the Cariboo. The BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis is organised by management unit; check it before you go.
Trout lakes near Pelican Lake
- Anahim Lake 4 km away
- Kappan Lake 9 km away
- Abuntlet Lake 11 km away
- Hotnarko Lake 15 km away
- Poison Lakes 16 km away
All 328 lakes in the Cariboo, with today's conditions on each.