Pelican Lake is a lake located about seven miles north of Pelican Rapids, in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States.

The lake covers an area of 3,986 acres (16.13 km2), and reaches a maximum depth of 64 ft (20 m) in the northern portion of the lake.

The lake got its name because of its unique and very intricate resemblance to the shape of a pelican.

There is a water inflow coming from the Spring Creek that feeds from Cormorant Lake (Minnesota) A popular family resort by the name of Fair Hills Resort is located on the lake.

This article about a location in Otter Tail County, Minnesota is a stub.