I would recommend that you contact Greg Grimes, lakework.com, in Georgia. He has a lot experience in your area and with bodies of water that size. Have the lake shocked and get an analysis by Greg. But, I do not envy you trying to get the HOA to spend the $ until a lot of homeowners complain.

The bass being thin is, as you have surmised, is from lack of the properly sized forage. To thrive and grow a bass needs prey that is 1/4 to 1/3 it's size. Those skinny bass will be from certain age classes that just didn't get the right groceries. At some point, the C&R only will turn into a real problem.

As you mentioned, one of the problems is the indiscriminate spraying for appearance sake. You need about 20% plant life around the shores.

For YOUR structure, build a bunch of PVC trees. They are cheap and easy.

It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP Grandpa