Just wanted to update everyone after all the great advice I have been given.
I was not able to stop the stocking of the fish, but I was able to educate the HOA with all your feedback.
I have requested funds to be put aside for next year to:
1)Have the lake electro-shocked so we can see what we have in the lake.
2) Hire a professional give us guidance as to what needs to be done
I think I will get the funds so we will be on the right path in the near future.
We did however have the following fish stocked over a three day period in the last two weeks.
30,000 Bluegill 3-4"
15,000 Shellcracker- 3-4'
2,000 4-6" Bluegill
2,000 4-6" Shellcracker
10,000 Black Crappie
1,500 Largemouth Bass-2-4"
200,000 Fathead Minnows
Both the DNR and Clemson said that the lake needs much more cover so that the fry that does hatch, has a better chance of surviving and the fish have better places to hide. Now the rush is on to sink pallet pyramids, Hardwood limbs, Bamboo Condos, Christmas Trees, single pallets with 1/4" mesh for the Minnows to spawn and just about anything I can get my hands on for free.
It is going to be a busy, busy winter thanks to you all, but I am hoping it will be worth it.
