GB, there's some different talk about what niche areas of ponds Golden Shiners tend to hang out in. Some say deeper water, but I've seen them in all areas of the pond.
Yes, I would lean towards structure in less than 4' of water or so.
Excerpt from Robert Crais' "The Monkey's Raincoat:" "She took another microscopic bite of her sandwich, then pushed it away. Maybe she absorbed nutrients from her surroundings."
