When bass anglers speak of wooden structures, they are most often talking about boat houses, docks and piers. Probably the most important thing to realize is that some docks will be more productive at certain times of the year than others. Take spring, for instance. That's the spawning season for bass, so docks situated in shallow water will be more likely to hold bass than those built over deep water. The ideal springtime dock will be standing in 3-5 feet of water in a secluded pocket or cove, preferably on top of a flat bordering a secondary or major creek.
Summer is entirely different.
Hot weather in most cases pushes bass towards deeper, cooler water. Hence, a structure built on a mainlake point in 8-12 feet of water or near a creek channel swing usually will be more productive than one sitting along the edge of a dead water flat. Some other dock factors worth considering are style, size, age and even appearance. Situated in the right spot, an old or fallen down dock will sometimes attract more fish than a new one. The algae attracts bait fish, which in turn attract the bass.