recommendations to make the lake a more pleasant experience:

[tree]

I think my original post got deleted, or I didn't do it right.

Plant some trees. It's unbearably hot to catfish that lake in summer. There is no shade anywhere. Eucalyptus trees survive floods and drought. Plant a few of those along the shore fishing areas of the lake. They don't cost much, weeds won't grow under them, and if you ever need to trim them, you can throw the logs right into the water, creating cover for the fish to hide in. I would love some trees.

I am the Lorax, I speak for the trees!

I agree. Lots of dead trees under the water, none above the waterline. Maybe organize a few volunteer days/ a spare the air day/ Earth day or plant a tree day?