As a fishing guide I am interested in the health and status of our fishery on Kabetogama and the Namakan Basin (Crane, Sand Point, Namakan, and Kabetogama). As a college graduate in fisheries biology, I try to use my knowledge of the data, to look at insight on growth rates, age-classes, and catch-rates vs. other lakes in Minnesota. Lucky for me I have a couple experts to bounce questions off and get their expert analysis to see if my thoughts have any credibility. Ben Vondra

As a licensed guide in the area for nearly 30 years leading fishing trips, boat tours, and kayaking adventures I feel that my "list" will bring you to Voyageurs "best" and also some of the "local" sites if you are visiting Voyageurs in the near future. Remember, Voyageurs National Park is a "water-based" National Park, so to see many of the historic sites you will need to use a boat. Don't worry if you don't have a boat...many operators and/or resorts offer rentals, private

Walleye fishing is a popular activity among anglers, but understanding the growth patterns of these fish can greatly improve your fishing strategy. One of the most useful tools for this is the walleye length vs age chart . This chart helps anglers and biologists predict the size of a walleye based on its age, which can inform decisions about fishing seasons, size limits, and conservation efforts. In this post, we will explore how walleye grow over time, what factors influence

by Wade Watson "Kab Kid" Recently I was talking about fishing northern Minnesota’s Lake Kabetogama with a fellow fisherman, and he said “I love that lake, but I struggle to catch fish.  I see them all over my graph, but I can’t get them to bit.”  We’ve all been there, struggling to get fish to bit but seeing them on your electronics.  We fish for 8-10 hours in a day and love it…but fishing is so much better with the rewards of catching fish!   As a guide I feel like if I t

Fishing is more than just casting a line and waiting for a bite. The strength and reliability of your fishing knots can make the difference between landing a trophy catch or losing it at the last moment. Knowing which knots to use and how to tie them properly is essential for every angler, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro. This post explores the top five fishing knots you should master and explains why each one is valuable. A close-up of a fishing knot securing a h

Love the cool weather or hate it, it's coming...Most walleye fisherman or outdoor people LOVE the fall, and to me September is the...

By Wade Watson "Kab Kid"   Recently I was talking about fishing northern Minnesota’s Lake Kabetogama with a fellow fisherman, and he said...

As a fishing guide I am interested in the health and status of our fishery on Kabetogama and the Namakan Basin (Crane, Sand Point,...

Wade Watson, local guide is giving you a fishing report for June 22nd and days surrounding this timeframe. Weather- rain and wind has...

Guide Wade Watson "Kab Fishing" gives you the weekly update. Lake Kabetogama is blossoming into the summer season. Fishing has been...

Let's start with a quick mention that there is a lot of boats on the water this week. Wind and rain did not keep this week's fisherman...

Water is warming, levels are rising, and fish are biting almost as well as the mosquitos, must be early June. Kabetogama is drying off a...

Kabetogama/Namakan fishing report from Wade Watson (Voyageurs Adventures/Kabfishing) Wet and windy is how i would describe the latest...

Not sure how many people sent me messages or stopped me asking "how was opener?" Well...opener is more than the fishing to me! Opener is...

Palomar Knot: this is my go-to knot unless the eye is extremely small. Why do I like this knot...because it works for BOTH mono and...

Tom Boley: Walleye NOW video link: https://youtu.be/sMlyzzyRe44 BEST spring fishing tips: https://youtu.be/itSDhL9Jerg Spring Walleye...

Ever cast your jig and your minnow flew off? Well, speaking from experience...here are some great links and articles to improve using...

Fish and fishing: Fish and fishing | Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us) Anglers and waters Licensed anglers: about 1.4 million Fishable lakes:...

In the summer of 1993, I made a call to Harmony Beach resort and spoke with Tim Watson. Our college newspaper had a summer job on Lake...

So many "new" baits, is your goto a "jig and minnow"- mine too but let's look at 5 lures/baits or methods to put more...