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June 2, 2026

Variety of species, scenery makes Lake Ovid a destination in Michigan’s Clinton County

Nestled within Sleepy Hollow State Park near Laingsburg, Lake Ovid has become one of the state’s most popular inland fishing destinations. Covering roughly 410 acres, the lake combines scenic beauty, easy public access, and a healthy fish population that attracts anglers throughout the year.

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Commercial fishing for walleyes, trout proposed in Michigan bills

Two bills introduced in the Michigan Legislature would expand commercial fishing rights on the state’s Great Lakes waters by allowing licensed commercial fishermen to harvest walleyes and certain trout species, a shift supporters say would modernize the industry while critics warn could threaten popular sport fisheries and ecosystem balance.

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Ralph Loos: Friends and enemies of permit fee hikes both often miss the point

Amid loud and constant chatter about pending price escalations of hunting and fishing licenses and making broad changes to the state’s deer seasons, the decision to increase costs of snowmobile trail permits hit Michigan outdoorsmen like a house fly ramming into a window.
Too silent to even be called a “thud.”

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