Wakesurf Spot · Wisconsin
Pelican Lake
A 3,545-acre lake, reaching 39 ft deep in Oneida County, Wisconsin — large enough for wake boating where local rules allow.
Pelican Lake sits in Oneida County, Wisconsin that covers about 3,545 acres and reaches roughly 39 ft at its deepest. That surface area is generous enough to fit a wake-boat setup where local rules allow.
No public access point is listed, so confirm how (and whether) you can legally launch. Its typical warm-weather window runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology.
Pelican Lake appears here on the strength of its size and public access, not any reputation for surfing. Wake-boat regulation varies by state and by individual lake, so verify the Wisconsin rules and the local ordinance first.
Source: Wisconsin DNR — Lakes. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Pelican Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Pelican Lake covers roughly 3,545 acres and reaches about 39 ft at its deepest, giving it room for a wake-boat setup when conditions cooperate. Public access varies — confirm a launch before you go. Wisconsin sets statewide wakesurf rules, and individual lakes often add no-wake zones, hours, or horsepower limits — check the Wisconsin rules page and the local ordinance before launching. Wisconsin: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.