Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township is a mesotrophic lake in Branch County, Michigan. Water quality is graded A based on 2 sampling years through 2023. Overall water quality is improving over recent sampling years. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available. Compared to the 4 other monitored lakes in Branch County, Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township ranks #1 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, Michigan DNR, last sampled 2023-09-23. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Watch Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township water quality
Subscribe for LakeQuality updates by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Swimming Safety
Excellent for swimming, crystal clear water with minimal algae
Water Quality Grade: A, Excellent
Good clarity, visible to about 10 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 3.3 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 43.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 10 ft | B |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 3.3 µg/L | A |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 43 | Mesotrophic |
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Where to stay near Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township
Compare lakeside cabins, hotels, and vacation rentals near Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township in Branch County, Michigan — live availability and prices for your trip. Switch the map to Satellite to see the lake and how close each stay is to the water.
Top-rated places to stay near Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a trip to Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township?
Get lake water-quality report cards plus the best cabin & lodging deals near Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township — straight to your inbox. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Planning a whole trip? See where to stay at Michigan’s top lakes →
Fishing Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township
Water Quality Trend: ↑ Improving
Based on 3 years of monitoring data (2020-2025).
| Metric | Trend | Change/Year | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity | ↑ Improving | +2.585 m/yr | 3 |
| Chlorophyll-a | ↑ Improving | -0.5 µg/L/yr | 2 |
Water Temperature
Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township averages about 58°F at the surface in summer, usually warmest in Sep (about 63°F) and coldest in Mar (about 41°F). These are typical values by month — not a live reading.
Typical surface water temperature by month, from 334 field readings (2010–2023) via the EPA Water Quality Portal. See the full Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township water temperature breakdown →
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 5 lakes in Branch County
Nearby Lakes in Branch County
Explore Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township across LakeGrade
Fish species and top-graded lakes across Michigan
Fish species and best lakes in Branch County
Species activity outlook by water temperature and season
Where to stay at Michigan's top lakes, each with its grade
Moderate nutrients, good water quality
Michigan's cleanest and most-polluted lakes, ranked
More Michigan Lake Rankings
Other Grade A Lakes in Michigan
St. Joseph County · Clarity: 10.5 ft
Jackson County · Clarity: 11.8 ft
Barry County · Clarity: 12.5 ft
St. Joseph County · Clarity: 16 ft
St. Joseph County · Clarity: 16 ft
Lenawee County · Clarity: 10.8 ft
Mesotrophic Lakes in Michigan
More records, surveys & data sources
EPA Impairment Status
Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township is officially listed as impaired under Clean Water Act §303(d) in the 2024 EPA reporting cycle (IR category 5).
Causes of impairment
Source: EPA ATTAINS assessment unit MI040500010107-02 · Official waterbody report · Matched by proximity (1.04 km)
Lake Size & Watershed
Size, shoreline, and watershed area from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS). Mean depth is a modeled estimate.
Regulated Pollution Sources Nearby
1 EPA-permitted facility operate within about 5 miles of Rose Lake North Basin; Ovid Township under Clean Water Act (NPDES) discharge permits.
- Mdot-Coldwater Welcome CenterColdwater · 2.2 mi away · NPDES MIG960014
Facilities permitted to discharge under the Clean Water Act within ~5 miles; proximity does not by itself mean a facility affects this lake. Source: EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES), as of 2026-07.
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Impairment status from EPA ATTAINS 303(d) database
Regulated discharger data from EPA ECHO (ICIS-NPDES)
Lake size & watershed from HydroLAKES (HydroSHEDS)
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2023-09-23
Monitoring stations: 1