Almost time for some Pelican Lake Fishing

The 2013 Minnesota Fishing opener is may 11th this year. Here are a few photos to get you in the mood to head to Aspen Resort on Pelican Lake and get fishing!

Looking Forward To Summer

March 1st and the sun is shining. Still have lots of snow on the ground, making for nice lake levels at ice out. Can't wait until lake views like the one pictured again. It's only a matter of time!

Osprey Rescued

Here is a photo of the Osprey that we rescued a few years ago. The Osprey broke his wing while diving into the lake. We fished him out of the lake using the oar out of our boat. He was picked up and flown by airplane to Minneapolis to the raptor rescue center. He had a compound fracture in his radius and Ulna. They did surgery and inserted pins in the wing. He recovered but was unable to released back into the wild. We heard he is now used in education.

Pelican Lake Spring Fishing

Come to Pelican Lake for some Spring fishing slab Crappies! They make for a great meal! All fish speicies open on the Minnesota fishing opener May 11th 2013. (no staggered start date) In May the Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Perch and Crappie are waiting for you. You can add Bluegill to the list starting in June.

Bald Eagle out fishing!

Here is a group of photos taken by one of our guests "Mitch Huyck" a few years ago of a Bald Eagle doing a little fishing on Pelican Lake. You can see Bald Eagles daily on Pelican Lake.

Bass Fishing Paradise

Butch Furtman has shot many fishing episodes of his television show "Sportman's Journal" on Pelican Lake over the years. With plenty of Bass, fat like footballs, its no wonder why it is a bass fishing paradise!

Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary.

Wondering how many of the Aspen Resort Blog followers have had a chance to visit the Vince Shute Bear Sanctuary. All the bears are wild bears and not caged. Between 15-50 bears can be seen on any given evening feeding while the volunteers wonder around amoungst the bears with feed pales. The Sancutuary is open Memorial day through Labor day and if your vacationing in the area, it is a must see. Become a fan of our Facebook page and post some of your own personal sanctuary photos if you've ever been there.