Lake Barkley · Cadiz, Trigg County
Devils Elbow Day Use Area & Boat Ramp at Land Between The Lakes is a free kayak and canoe launch on Lake Barkley in Cadiz, Kentucky.
Notes: Small Boat Only.
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Also recorded:
| Fish | Record | Year | Caught in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bighead Carp | 65 lb 1 oz | 2020 | Kentucky River |
| Grass Carp | 58 lb 8 oz | 2009 | Forest Lawn Lake Kenton County |
| Freshwater Drum | 42 lb 13 oz | 2021 | Dale Hollow Lake |
| Silver Carp | 17 lb 5 oz | 2023 | Ohio River (at Cox's Park) |
| Smallmouth Bass | 11 lb 15 oz | 1955 | Dale Hollow Lake |
| Bluegill | 4 lb 3 oz | 1983 | Strip Mine Lake, Hopkins County |
| Redear Sunfish | 3 lb 1 oz | 1982 | Farm Pond Shelby County |
| Warmouth | 1 lb 6 oz | 2003 | Private Pond Jefferson County |
| Longear Sunfish | 13 oz | 2006 | Strip Mine Pond, Magoffin County |
From official Kentucky record lists: source
Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.
Kentucky boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets
Links go to official Kentucky agency pages.
All 41 ramps on Lake Barkley · All ramps in Trigg County
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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from official Kentucky agency records and OpenStreetMap.