I haven't chimed in yet but I'll answer the initial question. "Should Money Be Spent On A Put-and-take Trout Lake?"
I say yes, especially if it's near me. I found this with one google search. Munch on these facts.
http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Ac...out_fishing.php
No need to thank me, it's what I do.
SIO3