Pelican Lake
Lake in South Dakota · 3,008 acres · near Watertown
Pelican Lake has 4 boat ramps and 1 carry-in launch listed as public.
Zebra mussels
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks lists this water as infested with zebra mussels. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.
South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks · checked October 18, 2026
Launches
- Northwest Pelican LUA · Boat ramp · near Watertown · free
- Pelican Lake - Thompson's Point LUA · Boat ramp · near Watertown · free
- Pelican Lake Kayak Area · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Watertown
- Pelican Lake Recreation Area · Boat ramp · near Watertown
- Skinny Krull Access · Boat ramp · near Watertown · free
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Pelican Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.
Wikidata: Q25204395