lake in Nebraska, USA
A 798-acre Sandhills refuge lake famous for big bluegill under a one-over-9-inch rule, slot-protected northern pike and a three-fish tiger muskie bag. Located in the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge in the Sandhills (Cherry County).
Pelican Lake (Valentine NWR) is a lake in Nebraska, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Pelican Lake (Valentine NWR) can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, White Crappie, and Yellow Perch. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Pelican Lake (Valentine NWR).
Make sure you're fishing legally at Pelican Lake (Valentine NWR). A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Pelican Lake (Valentine NWR):
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Pelican Lake (Valentine NWR):
Anglers at Pelican Lake (Valentine NWR) can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Northern Pike, White Crappie, and Yellow Perch. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Pelican Lake (Valentine NWR) before you cast a line.
Pelican Lake (Valentine NWR) is a lake in Nebraska, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.