What We Do
Protecting Pelican Lake for Future Generations
PLPOA is a volunteer-driven community focused on clean water, safe recreation, and strong neighborhood connections around Pelican Lake. Since 1933, we have worked to preserve the lake's natural beauty and provide resources for our members.
- Education and stewardship projects
- Water quality monitoring
- Shoreline best practices
- Community events including the 4th of July activities and Clean-Up Day
- Communications and lake directory for members
About the Lake
Pelican Lake Property Owners Association (PLPOA)
Pelican Lake sits in the northwest corner of Otter Tail County, about eight miles north of Pelican Rapids and just south of the Becker County line. The lake is approximately 7 miles long and 1–1.5 miles wide, up to 60 feet deep, spring-fed, and part of the Pelican River Chain of Lakes.
The association maintains records for approximately 1000 cabin properties around the lake, organized across 44 beach sections and subdivisions, each with assigned Beach Captains and Majors who serve as community liaisons.
Recognition
Star Lake Certified since 2011
Minnesota Star Lakes & Rivers Certified — one of only 13 lakes in Minnesota to earn this stewardship recognition.
2012 Lake Association of the Year
Otter Tail County "Lake Association of the Year" — recognizing outstanding community stewardship and conservation efforts.
Most Recent Ice-In
Dec 3
2025
Most Recent Ice-Out
Apr 16
2025
News Highlights
March 18, 2026
New PLPOA Member Portal Now Live
The Pelican Lake Property Owners Association is excited to announce the launch of our new member portal at pelicanlakemn.org. This updated website replaces the previous system with a modern platform designed to make it easier for property owners to stay connected with the association. Here's what's new: Members can now claim their property, manage their household contacts, and update their directory preferences directly through the portal. Dues payments are handled securely online through Stripe, and you'll receive instant confirmation when your payment is processed. The member directory is now searchable and gives property owners control over what personal information is visible to other members. You can show or hide your phone number, email, mailing address, and winter address at any time from your profile. We've also added a newsletter archive so you can browse past PLPOA communications in one place, along with an events calendar to keep track of upcoming association activities. The new advertiser directory gives local businesses a dedicated space on the site, supporting both our printed directory and an online presence for the businesses that support Pelican Lake. If you haven't claimed your property yet, visit the site and follow the steps to get set up. If you run into any questions, email us at [email protected]. We'll continue to add features and improvements throughout the season. Welcome to the new pelicanlakemn.org!
Upcoming Events
Friday, June 5, 2026
Board Meeting
Board Meeting in the Dining Room
Friday, June 5, 2026
Spring Membership Meeting
6:30 pm – Meeting in the Dining Room
Friday, June 5, 2026
Spring Social
5:30 pm – Social/Appetizers in the Dining Room