About Lake Kabetogama Fishing and Recreation Report
Your go-to source for everything happening on and around Lake Kabetogama and Voyageurs National Park. Hosted by Jason Sheehan of The Pines of Kabetogama, each episode brings you the latest fishing conditions, seasonal tips, and expert interviews with local guides, resort owners, and outdoor enthusiasts.
Fall Patterns and Bear Season with Guide Kolby Keeler
In this week’s Lake Kabetogama Fishing and Recreation Report, Jason Sheehan welcomes back guide Kolby Keeler for his third appearance of the season. Kolby reflects on a strong year of fishing, shares how recent weather swings have shaped the bite, and looks ahead to fall patterns — from jig-and-minnow tactics to northern pike opportunities. Plus, …
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11 Sept 2025
Fall Transitions with Guide Travis Carlson
In this week’s Lake Kabetogama Fishing and Recreation Report, Jason Sheehan wraps up the season with guide Travis Carlson. Travis reflects on one of the most consistent walleye years in recent memory, explains how a hard north wind and cooler nights have shaped the bite, and looks ahead to fall patterns — from jig-and-minnow tactics to trophy …
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4 Sept 2025
Fall Patterns with Guide Trent Snyder
In this week’s Lake Kabetogama Fishing and Recreation Report, Jason Sheehan sits down with veteran guide Trent Snyder for his third appearance of the season. Together, they reflect on early- and mid-season predictions, the strong walleye bite of 2025, and what anglers can expect as fall takes hold — including the transition to jig-and-minnow patterns, active shiners, and …
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27 Aug 2025
Late August Bites, Fall Turnover, and What to Expect in September with Wylie Snyder
In this week’s Lake Kabetogama Fishing and Recreation Report, host Jason Sheehan welcomes back Wylie “Walleye” Snyder, a third-generation guide and owner of Catch Fish Here. Wylie breaks down late August fishing conditions on Lake Kab, including where the fish are holding, what presentations are producing, and how the lake is beginning its annual fall transition. 🎣 Topics …
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13 Aug 2025
Pro Angler Andy Walls on Tournament Prep, Strategy, and the MN B.A.S.S. Nation Team Trail
This week’s Kabetogama Fishing Report features competitive angler Andy Walls, currently 4th in the MN B.A.S.S. Nation Team Trail standings. Andy shares his journey into competitive fishing, explains the Team Trail format, and walks us through pre-fishing strategy, adapting to changing conditions, and breaking down a lake like Kabetogama. With the championship race tight, Andy and partner …
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6 Aug 2025
Consistency, Big Pike, and Late-Summer Tactics with Sam Decker
In this week’s Lake Kabetogama Fishing & Recreation Report, Jason Sheehan sits down at Arrowhead Lodge & Outfitters with guide Sam Decker for an in-depth mid-summer update. Sam shares why this has been one of the most consistent fishing seasons in years, how rock piles and mid-lake structure have produced day after day, and why August is prime …
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31 Jul 2025
Mid-Summer Fishing and Community Fun with Kolby Keeler
In this week’s Lake Kabetogama Fishing & Recreation Report, Jason Sheehan welcomes back Kolby Keeler, manager of Driftwood Lodge and Kab Outdoors, to share a late-July Kabetogama fishing report. Kolby breaks down where to find walleyes, why “loners love leeches,” and how crawlers are producing big results. He also shares tips for chasing trophy pike, targeting …
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23 Jul 2025
Consistent Bites and Late-Summer Tips with Travis Carlson
This week on the Lake Kabetogama Fishing and Recreation Report, veteran guide Travis Carlson returns for a mid-season update from the fire pit at The Pines. Jason and Travis dive deep into what’s working right now: mid-lake structure, live bait rigs, leeches vs. crawlers, and how to react when the fish move or shut down. …
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16 Jul 2025
Episode 10 – Midsummer Walleye Tactics with Wade Watson
This week on the Report, we reconnect with veteran guide Wade Watson of Voyager Adventures for an in-depth look at midsummer fishing patterns on Kab. Two months our their first ice-out conversation, Wade shares how the lake has transitioned into July and what’s working right now for walleyes, smallmouth, and pike. Learn where to find …
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10 Jul 2025
Episode 01 – Ice-Out Tactics for Spring Walleyes on Kabetogama with Wade Watson
This week on the Kabetogama Lake Fishing Report, host Jason Sheehan sits down with longtime guide Wade Watson of Voyager Adventures to talk about how this year’s late ice-out is shaping spring walleye behavior. Wade shares insights on finding fish in cold water, go-to presentations for sluggish post-spawn walleyes, and why slowing down is the …
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10 Jul 2025
Episode 9 – Dog Days, Big Bites: Fishing Kabetogama with Trent Snyder
In this week’s Lake Kabetogama Fishing and Recreation Report, host Jason Sheehan welcomes back third-generation guide Trent Snyder of Catch Fish Here. Recorded just after the 4th of July holiday and a significant summer storm, Trent shares how weather patterns are affecting fish behavior and what techniques are working right now to put walleye, bass, and even …
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2 Jul 2025
Episode 8 – Wylie Snyder (part 2)
Local guide Wylie Snyder describes his guiding experiences beyond Kabetogama, including sturgeon trips on the Rainy River and bowfishing near the Twin Cities, in an interview with Jason Sheehan.
26 Jun 2025
Episode 7 – Wylie Snyder
Fishing guide Wylie Snyder discusses current fishing conditions on Lake Kabetogama with Jason, offering tips for catching walleye, pike, and smallmouth bass in this interview episode.
18 Jun 2025
Episode 06 – Sam Decker
Sam Decker recounts his experiences as a fishing guide on Lake Kabetogama, offering tips for catching various species and sharing memorable stories from his time on the water in an interview with Jason Sheehan.
12 Jun 2025
Episode 05 – Kolby Keeler
Kolby Keeler, general manager, discusses his experiences guiding fishing trips and scenic tours in Voyageurs National Park with host Jason Sheehan in an interview.
5 Jun 2025
Episode 04 – Paul Peterson
Tour boat captain Paul Peterson recounts his lifelong connection to Lake Kabetogama and how it fueled his passion for guiding tours in an interview with Jason Sheehan.
29 May 2025
Episode 03 – Family, Fish, and Legacy: Trent Snyder’s Kabetogama Story
In this week’s Kabetogama Lake Fishing & Recreation Report, host Jason Sheehan sits down with third-generation guide Trent Snyder of Catch Fish Here. Trent shares what it was like to grow up at Idlewild Resort, guiding his first trip at 16, and now mentoring his son Wylie on the waters of Lake Kabetogama. From dock …
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22 May 2025
Episode 02 – Spring Walleye Secrets with Guide Travis Carlson
Lake Kabetogama is waking up fast after ice-out, and veteran guide Travis Carlson joins Jason Sheehan to break down what’s biting and where to find them. With 18 years on these waters, Travis shares early-season walleye tactics, tackle tips, and why this pristine national park lake is a true angler’s paradise. Whether you’re planning your …
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