First time Pelican lake Fisherman. need HELP!

[AlwaysFishing23]

Good evening, Going to be staying at breezy point resort in a few weeks and would really like to try and fish it. Looking at a map of it looks very complicated. First off I'm looking to get some walleyes thats my main goal other species that are on the list are Gills, Crappies. Maybe some pike on tip ups or possibly tullibee. It will be just me. I have access to a wheeler and snowmobile Yet its still unclear whether brining one is even an option. So if I can't get either up there. It will be my two legs for transport I'll have my one man flip over and travel light and stay model if thats what it comes to. I need help as where to fish and what to use. Is a sled or ATV a must have or can I get by with out it? I'm willing to walk up to a mile each way to a spot from the resort if thats what its come down to. I know my brother fished it a few years ago and got some monster tullibee and pike. And he used a sled for transport. Please I need help! Thanks for any light you can shed.

[ZachD]

There are some spots I usually fish

Here is a close up of the northern spot If nothings biting anywhere that is my go to spot usually get a nice mix of northern and bass

[AlwaysFishing23]

Thanks zack! I thought the resort was on the point south of there till I looked this morning it's like a half mile from gooseberry island. Now I feel dumb. So looks like a half mile walk I can get to a good spot for a few different species. Is the walleye and crappie bite there more of a sunset bite or after dark? Is 30 feet a good depth for walleye there?

[Tom Sawyer]

Actually, you can find great fishing right around Gooseberry Island. Being such a clear lake, Pelican definitely fishes best at low light and night. That being said, focus your efforts shallow, where steep breaks and more gradual slopes meet. Throw in a corner that leads to deeper water, and you have a spot where walleye like to use to access shallow water. If you can find such a spot on a shallow flat, instead of a shoreline break it can be game on as the light fades.

Good luck, give us a report on your trip.

[AlwaysFishing23]

Well we're down to less than a week till it's time to head up. So how's the conditions out on the big lake? Looking at temps for the weekend things may get a bit intersesting but hopefully the fish cooperate. How the bite been over all on pelican crappies and walleyes?

[AlwaysFishing23]

No ones fished pelican recently?!

[huskybass]

I'll be heading out this weekend in search of walleye.  I don't typically fish Pelican this late so I'm hoping my go-to structure still produces.  I will be on the South side though.

[AlwaysFishing23]

Hopefully the fish cooperate. The weather will be hot out there! Good luck.

[AlwaysFishing23]

Hey guys! Went out for a few hours today lots of little gills but did manage a few 8 inchers. Fun time out on the big lake anyway. Conditions are deteriorating rapidly. This morning eating breakfast things looked good. Got out there things were in good shape but by the time I left there was water all over and ice was getting very soft. Ice was anywhere from 20-29 inches it very's all over. I would recommend no vehicle travel anymore but I'm not going to tell you what to do. Walking, ATV, or sleds. I can't believe the number of sleds that were out riding today 50 degrees and people are riding seems pretty warm for me I get worried when it's 35. Anyway there's your report thanks everyone for all the help. Sadly that's about the time I'll be able to get out. But some times that's the way it goes. At least I didn't get skunked I thought I would. Also the dog decided It would be fun to see what's in that white bucket (Minnow bucket) even though I showed him before we left. Guess what happened?!......Yep your right tip tip fall there goes 2 gallons of water and minnows in the back of the SUV. Gosh was I mad! Don't worry were buddies again. After a long talk of course.

Edited February 18, 2017 by AlwaysFishing23
Added The Dog Part

[AlwaysFishing23]

Sorry guys I forgot the best part! The product.....

[eyeguy 54]

did good in the red X area a couple years ago for gills. might be a long walk now! 

[AlwaysFishing23]

I was a bit north of the "nelson bay" in that pic 20 feet deep.