Adventure Outdoors Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 149

More peaceful coves than parking lots. Kerr Lake, also known as Buggs island Lake, is a fisherman’s paradise. Largemouth Bass along with several varieties of freshwater sport fish are abundant and the standing world record blue catfish was caught here in 2011. Finding a favorite fishing spot is easier than ever. With 13 convenient public boat ramps on Kerr Lake and 3 on Lake Gaston, you can spend more time exploring over 800 miles of shoreline. More of what matters. More Mecklenburg. visitmeckva.com | #moremeck Sit down and enjoy homemade, artisanal meals, paired with locally pro- duced wines, beers, or spirits in one of the several locally owned restau- rants. How about a little history you can taste? Mecklenburg County is home to the Bondurant Brother’s Distillery. Only 100 miles and 100 years separate them from their Franklin County moonshining roots. All of this is served with the perfect combination of our distinctive Southern hospitality and a “Bless Your Heart.” If you are looking for a place to unwind and breathe, then come find More of What Matters to you in Mecklenburg County!