Pelican River, St. Louis County Fishing
St. Louis County.
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Getting to know the Pelican River, St. Louis County
Across St. Louis County, the Pelican River, St. Louis County winds along as a river. GIS lines trace roughly 35 miles of it in the state. The nearest incorporated city is Orr, about 8 miles from its midpoint.
Put-ins on file: 3 public accesses.
Accesses on the Pelican River, St. Louis County
- Pelican River (W) Accesscarry-in access, 2 trailer stalls, St. Louis County, river mile 15.2
- Pelican River (NW) Access1 ramp, St. Louis County, river mile 13.1
- Pelican River (NE) Accesscarry-in access, St. Louis County, river mile 5.5
Minnesota DNR Public Water Access Sites and Kittle route lines, USGS gauges.
DNR limits on the Pelican River, St. Louis County
Nothing beyond statewide limits is posted for the Pelican River, St. Louis County.
| Species | Limit | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Walleye and sauger | 6 combined total (only 1 walleye over 20" in possession) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Northeast Zone) | 2 (only 1 over 40" in possession, all from 30-40" must be immediately released) | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Northern pike (Northeast Zone) | 2 (only 1 northern pike over 26") | Nov. 15, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 except where prohibited |
| Largemouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Largemouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass (when smallmouth season is open) | May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 22, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 23 – Sept. 13, 2026 |
| Smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | Sept. 14, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | Catch-and-release only | March 1 – May 8, 2026 |
| Largemouth and smallmouth bass | 6 combined total largemouth or smallmouth bass | May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 |
| Crappie | 10 combined total | Continuous |
| Sunfish | 20 combined total | Continuous |
| Yellow perch | 20 daily, 40 in possession | Continuous |
| Muskellunge | 1 (minimum size 54") | June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 |
| Channel catfish | 5 (only 1 over 24") | Continuous |
| Rock bass | 30 | Continuous |
| Cisco (tullibee) | 15 (over 7") | Continuous |
| Burbot (eelpout) | 4 | Continuous |
2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations. All Minnesota limits.
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Lakes a short haul from Pelican River, St. Louis County
- Elephant Lake3 miles
- Silver Lake near Orr, St. Louis County4 miles
- Clear Lake near Orr, St. Louis County4 miles
- Bell Lake5 miles
Bait counters serving Pelican River, St. Louis County
- Norman's One Stopfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Orr, 9 miles
- Voyageur Tacklebait and tackle shop, St. Louis, 10 miles
- Handberg's Marinemarine supply store, Crane Lake, 14 miles
- Cold Springs Incfarm and general store with fishing supplies, Orr, 16 miles
- Timbuktu Marinamarina, Cook, 21 miles
Places to bunk near Pelican River, St. Louis County
- Orr8 miles
- Nett Lake17 miles
- Cook22 miles
- Tower31 miles
Creeks beside the Pelican River, St. Louis County
- Ninemile Creek9 miles
- Black Duck River12 miles
- Ash River15 miles
- Vermilion River23 miles
Minnesota counties sharing Pelican River, St. Louis County
Spinning and baitcasting picks for the Pelican River, St. Louis County
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Species in the nets at Pelican River, St. Louis County
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The Pelican River, St. Louis County, questions with short answers
What part of Minnesota holds the Pelican River, St. Louis County?
DNR route lines put it in St. Louis County.
Is the Pelican River, St. Louis County designated trout water?
Not designated for trout.
Is there a USGS gauge on the Pelican River, St. Louis County?
No USGS gauge matches it.
Where do I launch on the Pelican River, St. Louis County?
3 public accesses; Pelican River (W) Access is one.
Which DNR rules apply on the Pelican River, St. Louis County?
Statewide limits apply.
Can visitors fish the Pelican River, St. Louis County?
Minnesota residents 16 to 89 need an angling license ($25 for the year); nonresidents 16 and older pay $51.
Where are minnows sold near the Pelican River, St. Louis County?
Drive 9 miles to reach Norman's One Stop.
What town makes a base on the Pelican River, St. Louis County?
Orr, about 8 miles from the midpoint by air.
Which fish swim in the Pelican River, St. Louis County?
LakeFinder carries no stream species for it.
Put the Pelican River, St. Louis County on this season’s list
Check the gauge and the regulations before the trip.