Planning on fishing Pelican for the first time

[iangler]

Hi guys,

I'm relatively new here, and appreciate all the info you guys provide here.

I'm planning on fishing Pelican Lake with a buddy in a few weeks, and would like to ask a bunch of questions.

First about maps. Do you guys know if there is a digital or paper map for Pelican Lake?

Where is the location of the launch on this lake? Is is open 24/7?

I'm assuming this is a shallow lake with lots of vegitation. So I'll be taking wirebaits, jigs, t-rigs, and topwater lures. Anything else that is a "must have"?

And lastly, how's progress with the spawn? I have no idea what the temps are like out there, and am hoping the spawn is done.
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[hookngrinin]

I'll try to answer some of your questions.

As far as maps, are you looking for a bathemetric map of the lake itself or just a general map showing access, camping etc.?


The main concrete launch is located on the south side of the lake on BLM land and yes it is open 24/7.

The spawn is wrapping up. I was there yesterday and there were still some bass and bluegill guarding nests. The catching was very fast for bluegill and bass. I
didn't turn the fish finder on so I didn't check temps.

Conditions were very nice yesterday until evening and then the bugs came out in force. We didn't notice any mosquitoes though.
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[FishingWaters]

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[font "Calibri"]As mentioned by hookngrinin there is a ramp on the south side it can be accessed by a road on the west side of the lake. Take a look at Google maps. There are several places to camp by the boat ramp or along the south shore. I was there fishing on Sunday 6th the water temp was 69 in 4 hours I hooked up with 6 bass up to 14 inches and over 20 bluegill/sunfish. I’m more of a trout fishman so I was using small black trout jigs on a bobber and throwing silver a spinner both tipped with a piece of worm. I talk to several guys that limited out in 2 hours using the right jigs. The best time to catch was early morning the fast action was over by noon.[/font]
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[HockeyMan]

Just pray for no wind. I've been blown off the lake three out of the last four times fishing out there.

Three weeks should have the reeds that much taller so bring the frog bait. And throw on braided line. Not a huge proponent of braid but totally has its place there. You can get into a frog bite all day. Spinnerbaits, senkos, and flukes are always good stand by's. Not sure if you're in a boat but it's good to stay mobile.

If you have lighter tackle for the bluegill then bring it. I use a light weight fly rod and it's a blast. Especially during the mid-day duldrums when the sun in high.

I love that place. Plan on fishing it alot the later half of summer.

HockeyMan
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[iangler]

Thanks for the info guys!

I'm sure looking forward to fishing it in a few weeks. [fishon]
I will have a frog tied onto one of my rods for sure now.

I'm hoping wind won't be too much of an issue. If it starts up, it'll be spinnerbait time for me. I'll be in a 20ft boat with a 36V motor, so hopefully it'll handle the wind if it does start blowing.
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