The best thing that ever happened to any number of lakes that I fish in Illinois has been when they leave the vegetation alone. The habitat,protection,and oxygen it provides is a boon to the fishery. I do not think anything typically used is toxic to fish or man.However....I would inquire as to the exact chemicals used from those who apply it and do my own research specifically on those chemicals and make my judgment based on those findings. You know how it goes...what's considered safe today is discovered later to maybe not be so safe.Anything used should have to be EPA and DNR compliant but still........