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Soak up the fun
Recreation abounds across Elmore County STORY BY CALEB TURRENTINE PHOTOS BY CLIFF WILLIAMS & KENNETH BOONE
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f you’re new to the tri-county area, it will not take you long to realize people in the community love spending time outdoors. With plenty of lakes, rivers and trails to keep everyone busy, it can be tough to get bored with the number of places surrounding Elmore County. Lake Martin is filled with options for those looking for solo adventures or for family activities. The lake has 19 public boat ramps, four of them located in Eclectic, to spend a day out
on the water. There is plenty of space for activities on the lake including water skiing, wakeboarding and other water sports with more than 40,000 acres of water available. Popular islands and attractions include Goat Island where you can feed and take selfies with the animals; Chimney Rock where the daring plunges into the waters from adventurous heights; and Peanut Pointe where boaters can pull up to purchase a hot bag of boiling nuts.
Lake Martin is also a hot spot for local anglers who want to take on the challenge of fishing in clear and rocky waters. There are two bait shops right off the west side of the lake in Eclectic to get your day started before hitting the edges of the lake to find a variety of fish. Popular species sought by anglers include largemouth bass, spotted bass, striped bass, white bass, black crappie, channel catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill and redear
