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Lake Ovid

Clinton County, Michigan

Lake Ovid is inside Sleepy Hollow State Park near Laingsburg in Clinton County. It is a shallow lake known for bass and panfish.

N0.5 mi
Air temp Not available right now.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Surface area420 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsNo wake rule

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Weeds, docks and wood in the shallows.

Bluegill●●●○○

Weed beds and shallow flats in late spring.

Crappie●●●○○

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

Northern Pike●●●○○

Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Sleepy Hollow State Park boat landingRamp
    West side boat landing. A Michigan state park pass is needed on the vehicle.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the Michigan DNR or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Ovid are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Michigan Department of Natural Resources ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Buy or bring a state park pass before you launch.
  • Average depth is about 10 feet, so fish weed edges and shallow cover.
  • Kayaks and canoes can be rented at the park.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.