Lake Kabetogama Fishing and Recreation Report

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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.

Episodes

  1. 09/17/2025

    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, … The post Fall Patterns and Bear Season with Guide Kolby Keeler first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    17 min

  2. 09/11/2025

    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 … The post Fall Transitions with Guide Travis Carlson first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    17 min

  3. 09/04/2025

    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 … The post Fall Patterns with Guide Trent Snyder first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    20 min

  4. 08/27/2025

    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 … The post Late August Bites, Fall Turnover, and What to Expect in September with Wylie Snyder first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    24 min

  5. 08/13/2025

    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 … The post Pro Angler Andy Walls on Tournament Prep, Strategy, and the MN B.A.S.S. Nation Team Trail first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    27 min

  6. 08/06/2025

    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 … The post Consistency, Big Pike, and Late-Summer Tactics with Sam Decker first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    25 min

  7. 07/31/2025

    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 … The post Mid-Summer Fishing and Community Fun with Kolby Keeler first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    16 min

  8. 07/23/2025

    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. … The post Consistent Bites and Late-Summer Tips with Travis Carlson first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    20 min

  9. 07/16/2025

    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 … The post Episode 10 – Midsummer Walleye Tactics with Wade Watson first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    21 min

  10. 07/09/2025

    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 … The post Episode 09 – Dog Days, Big Bites: Fishing Kabetogama with Trent Snyder first appeared on The Pines of Kabetogama.

    28 min
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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.

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