Lake Management Plan

go to PGOLID main pageChapter 1 includes an introduction and abstract
Chapter 2 includes the goals of PGOLID
Chapter 3 history covers geological formation to current district projects
Chapter 4 covers watershed characteristics of most of northwest Minnesota
Chapter 5 covers the main watershed around the Pelican Lakes
Chapter 6 covers the minor watersheds that surround Pelican Lake
Chapter 7 describes the types of data collected and why
Chapter 8 reports the data and water quality of inlets and outlets to Pelican Lake
Chapter 9 reports the water quality data for the Pelican Lakes

Chapter 10
Chapter 11 Safety and Buoys

 

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Chapter 11: Safety/Buoys

11.2 Pelican Lake Thin Ice Areas

Recommended minimum ice thickness:

4" of new clear ice is the minimum thickness for travel on foot
5" is minimum for snowmobiles and ATVs
8"- 12" for cars or small trucks

Remember that these thicknesses are merely guidelines for new, clear, solid ice. Many factors other than thickness can cause ice to be unsafe.

Ice is much thinner wear there is flowing water so the inlets should be avoided.

Aeration systems have been installed in Pelican Lake. Aerations systems increase the dissolved oxygen in the water for fish but leave completely open water in the winter.

The figure below provides a "stay clear" map of known areas of thin ice. There could be other areas of thin ice. The figure does not indicate that the other areas are safe. Ice is never 100 percent safe!


Figure 10.3. Known areas of thin ice on Pelican Lake

Aeration Systems permit information (DNR)

Ice ridges removal information (DNR)

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