Oliverda Lake

Branch County, Michigan

Oliverda Lake is a small lake near Sherwood in Branch County, Michigan. It is known for panfish and some northern pike.

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Surface area155 acres

Max depth35 ft

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

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.

Boat launches

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

Oliverda Lake public boat launchRamp
DNR managed. One concrete launch lane and about 8 parking spaces.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 Oliverda Lake 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

Fish the deeper water toward the middle for crappie in cooler months.
Use the single launch lane early on weekends to avoid a wait.
Small boats and electric motors suit a lake this size.

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