The advantage of having a floating dock is that it always maintains the same distance from the water, regardless of the water fluctuations. This is particularly important in Texas where the water level can change as much as 10 feet in the course of one year. On the other hand, if the pond level increases, a fixed dock can become a danger quickly or become unusable if the water level exceeds the height of the dock during a storm or a particularly heavy rain season. Floating docks rise and fall with the water, providing benefits to both boating and fishing. If your community will be using the dock to access small boats or kayaks, it will be easier to get in and out from a floating dock, as the water level will always be the same distance away from the top of the deck. If you had a drought situation with a fixed dock, members would have to watch that first step down to the boat’s deck…it might be a doozie!  In terms of fishing, a floating dock offers easy access to the water surface, making it easier to pull up your catch. A large gap between the dock and water makes it more challenging to retrieve your fish and may result in losing your catch. Save your community from another story about the one that got away!