When Anchoring your EZ Dock system the method used is dependent on your environment. For soft lake bottoms we recommend a spud pole approach, For hard and rocky bottoms we would recommend a dead weight approach. If you have a seawall, or you can use the land, we would recommend a stiff arm approach. The method used can also be a combination so be sure to engineer the best for your environment. If you need help talk to your EZ Dock representative and utilize the years of experience and engineering resource available.