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Pelican Lake

Schoepke · Enterprise, Wisconsin — Oneida County.

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3,547Surface acres
5Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 70336845).

Location & fast facts

Where Pelican Lake is in Wisconsin

The red circle marks Pelican Lake.

Fast facts

About Pelican Lake

  • County: Oneida
  • Shore towns: Schoepke, Enterprise
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 182 mi from Milwaukee and 43 mi from Wausau, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.

Fishing in Wisconsin

Official Wisconsin DNR pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 4 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Fishing. Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass
  • Camping. 5 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil and Curly-leaf pondweed recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.
  • Cold water. Water stays cold well into late spring and turns cold again in fall. Wear a life jacket when paddling in the shoulder seasons.

Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.

Official lake data (Wisconsin DNR)

39 ftMaximum depth
3,585Acres (state figure)

Fish species listed by the Wisconsin DNR (with DNR abundance rating): Panfish (abundant), Musky (common), Largemouth Bass (common), Smallmouth Bass (common), Northern Pike (common), Walleye (common).

Average depth not published.

DNR lake class: Complex - Cool - Dark

Source: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Lake Page for Pelican Lake (WBIC 1579900); maximum depth and acreage from the DNR lake classification data. Acreage here can differ slightly from our mapped outline.

Lake map

Pelican Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Pelican Lake Access (Boat launch)1Pelican Lake Access -Artus Road (Boat launch)2Pelican Lake Access 2 (Boat launch)3Pelican Lake Access 3 (Boat launch)4Pelican Lake Canoe Access (Cartop / walk-in)51 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launchCartop / walk-in
  1. 1Pelican Lake Access
    Boat launch · Schoepke
  2. 2Pelican Lake Access -Artus Road
    Boat launch · Schoepke
  3. 3Pelican Lake Access 2
    Boat launch · Schoepke
  4. 4Pelican Lake Access 3
    Boat launch · Schoepke
  5. 5Pelican Lake Canoe Access
    Cartop / walk-in · Schoepke

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 70336845), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: Wisconsin DNR boat access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

Campgrounds near Pelican Lake

We found 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Pelican Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

All campgrounds & RV parks in Wisconsin

Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.

Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (45.5068, -89.1986). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Pelican Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Pelican Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

    Boat launches & access sites

    5 public access sites listed, 4 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Pelican Lake AccessSchoepkeTown of EnterpriseBoat ramp · Concrete Plank ramp——Boating45.5043, -89.2363
    Pelican Lake Access -Artus RoadSchoepkeTown of SchoepkeBoat ramp · Unimproved ramp——Boating45.5148, -89.1737
    Pelican Lake Access 2SchoepkeProgram SupervisorBoat ramp · Concrete Panels ramp——Boating
    Handicap accessible
    45.4896, -89.2030
    Pelican Lake Access 3SchoepkeTown of SchoepkeBoat ramp · Paved ramp——Boating45.4982, -89.1690
    Pelican Lake Canoe AccessSchoepkeTown of SchoepkeCarry-in (hand launch)——Boating45.5190, -89.2008

    Wisconsin DNR boat access sites

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Pelican Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Pelican Lake

    How big is Pelican Lake?

    Pelican Lake covers about 3,547 acres in Schoepke and Enterprise, Wisconsin (Oneida County).

    How deep is Pelican Lake?

    The maximum recorded depth is 39 feet, according to the Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages.

    What fish are in Pelican Lake?

    Wisconsin DNR Lake Pages lists Walleye, Musky, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Panfish.

    Is there a public boat launch on Pelican Lake?

    Yes. 4 public trailer launches are listed: Pelican Lake Access 3, Pelican Lake Access and Pelican Lake Access 2. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Pelican Lake?

    Yes. We list 5 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

    What towns are on Pelican Lake?

    Pelican Lake touches Schoepke and Enterprise in Oneida County, Wisconsin.

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