Lake Ovid
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Lake Ovid is mapped to a depth of 10 ft on the Michigan DNR survey and covers about 420 acres in Clinton County, Michigan.
Measured from the Michigan DNR inland-lake contour survey (depths read from the survey's isobath field; this lake's summary-depth column is blank in the source).
- Deepest mapped contour
- 10 ft
- Mean depth
- 6.9 ft · estimated
- Surface area
- 420 acres
- Estimated volume
- 2,887 acre-ft · 941M gal
- Shoreline
- 7.64 mi · irregular
- Aquatic vegetation
- 13% of surface · NDVI estimate
- Public access
- Boat Launch · Rec Passport
- In
- Sleepy Hollow State Park · 2,680 ac
Additional depth details2 contours
- Contour depths
- 0–10 ft
- Recorded point soundings
- 10 ft
47.8% of the surface sits over water shallower than 10 ft. Depth, area and volume are estimated from the interpolated survey surface — historical reference, not measurement.
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Sources: MI DNR inland lake contours, USGS 3DEP, USDA NAIP (public domain), OpenStreetMap (ODbL), MI DNR Boat Launches.
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Map details & sources5 sources
All layers registered to one bounding box; positions in WGS 84.
Survey-derived depth contours drape over USGS 3DEP elevation, with a USDA NAIP aerial basemap and OpenStreetMap shoreline. Colour shows surveyed depth; dark lines are the survey's own isobaths.
- Coordinates
- 42.93467, -84.41398
- MI DNR lake ID
- L7727
- Vertical exaggeration
- 12.0× below the waterline; land at true scale
- Basemap
- USDA NAIP · public domain
- Model size
- 2.5 MB
Paddling
Paddling Index methodology v1.0 · calculated 2026-08-21Lake Ovid has a mostly natural, lightly developed setting, moderate open-water exposure, some nearby classified roads. No special watercraft restriction is identified in the current source.
Why this score?5 components
Included in the index
| Component | Rating | Points of weight | Measurement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural setting | Very Good | 21.5 of 30 | 74% natural land cover within 150 m of shore (59% forest, 12% wetland; 8% developed) |
| Geometric wind exposure | Good | 12.7 of 25 | mean fetch 1,346 m · 9% of sampled water within 500 m of shelter · moderate open-water fetch |
| Watercraft controls | None identified | 7.5 of 15 | No special watercraft restriction identified in the current DNR source. Motors permitted, subject to general law. |
| Public access | Excellent | 15.0 of 15 | 1 site with DNR boating-facility records · carry-in launch · 3 ramp lanes · 68 trailer spaces |
| Road isolation | Good | 7.1 of 15 | some nearby classified roads · 4 MDOT-classified segments within 1.2 km, peak 1,766 vehicles/day |
Additional paddling considerations
These describe the lake but are not part of the v1 Paddling Index and do not change the number above.
- Wake sensitivity
- Low — wide enough that wakes disperse over most of the lake
- Aquatic vegetation
- Low — approximately 13% mapped coverage · NAIP aerial imagery (NDVI)
- Observed motorized activity
- Unknown — No lake-level measurement of boat traffic is available. Legal permission to operate motors is not evidence of use.
- Wildlife habitat potential
- Moderate — 59% forest and 12% wetland cover within 150 m of shore
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Fish you might catch
from angler catches & active stocking11 species with recent evidence in this lake — sized relative to each other. Illustrations are AI-generated representative adults in everyday colours, not photographs (provenance).
Muskellunge
Northern Pike
Channel Catfish
Freshwater Drum
Largemouth Bass
Bullhead
Crappie
Redear Sunfish
Bluegill
Hybrid Sunfish
PumpkinseedHistorically stocked, no recent evidence: Tiger Muskellunge (last planted 1991) — not shown above.
Fishing rules for this lake Beta
Size and daily limits for the 11 species found here — 11 open to harvest.
These are hook-and-line size, daily limit and season rules. Gear, spearing and bow fishing, spawning closures and rod limits are set by other Fisheries Orders and are not shown here.
From FO-206.26 (eff. 2026-04-01) / FO-215.23A (eff. 2023-09-15) / FO-254.25 (eff. 2025-10-10), checked against the 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations digest · verified 2026-08-24. Regulations can change — Michigan DNR rules are the controlling source; verify current regulations before fishing. Official regulations
Notable catches
Master Angler program · 1996–2025Trophy-size fish anglers caught here and registered with the DNR — what people have actually caught, distinct from what a survey netted or the state stocked below.
Catch details by species11 species
Biggest on record
Bait: shrimp (10) · night crawler (9) · liver (6)
Method: still fishing (41) · spincasting (26) · ice fishing (9) · drift fishing (4)
DNR stocking
state stocking record · 1979–2025Fish the Michigan DNR has planted in this lake — what was added, distinct from what a survey netted above.
Non-native species records
6 recordsMussels & snails
- Banded Mysterysnail
- Chinese Mysterysnail
Plants & algae
- Curly-leaf Pondweed
- Eurasian Watermilfoil
- Purple Loosestrife
- Yellow Iris
What does non-native mean?
USGS records identify non-native species that have been documented for this lake or its shoreline. Non-native does not necessarily mean invasive, and historical records do not confirm current presence.
Source: Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership Conservation Planner; underlying nonindigenous species records from the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database.
Public fishing access
MI DNR family-friendly fishingState-managed · Entry fee · Modern & rustic restrooms · Paved parking
Amenities: Animal-friendly, beach, boat launch, boat rental, camping, grills, picnic tables, playground, shelter, swimming access, walking trails, water pump
“michigan.gov/sleepyhollow for details”
At the lake
community-mapped amenities · straight-line distanceBait & tackle nearby
licensed retail bait dealers · straight-line distanceLake Ovid — common questions
How deep is Lake Ovid?
The deepest contour on the Michigan DNR bathymetric survey of Lake Ovid is 10 ft. That is the deepest depth the historical survey map records, which may differ from the deepest point of the lake itself.
How big is Lake Ovid?
Lake Ovid covers about 420 acres in Clinton County, Michigan.
What is the average depth of Lake Ovid?
The estimated mean depth of Lake Ovid is 6.9 ft, calculated from the survey contours.
What fish are in Lake Ovid?
Species with survey, catch or recent-stocking evidence include channel catfish, largemouth bass, muskellunge, northern pike, bluegill, bullhead. The page lists all 11 species and the evidence behind each.
Is there public access to Lake Ovid?
Yes. The Michigan DNR boat-launch data identifies 1 public access site on Lake Ovid, including Sleepy Hollow State Park.
