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