Lake Ovid fishing

How Lake Ovid is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the fourth week of September. In 2025 it was June 24, 2025, earlier than usual.

No plants recorded in 14 years between 1979 and 2025.

About 513 reported fish per acre, 2nd most of 3 lakes in Clinton County with both a fish count and a surface area.

Fishing Lake Ovid

Lake Ovid is a reservoir within Sleepy Hollow State Park, Michigan. Many freshwater fish live in the lake including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Crappie, Channel Catfish, Muskellunge (Muskie), and Northern Pike. Anglers often propel their vessels using electric trolling motors. A "no wake" policy is enforced on the lake to maintain a peaceful fishing and boating environment. The lake is generally fairly shallow, with an average depth of 10 feet, never exceeding 23 feet.

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What to watch for

A "no wake" policy is enforced on the lake in order to maintain a peaceful fishing and boating environment.

What anglers say

According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), they have been monitoring the fish population annually and have determined that the smaller species of panfish have been reproducing prolifically. The DNR also states that future stocking is going to focus on Muskellunge and Catfish, and an increase in their numbers will bring a balance to the ecosystem.