In this week’s Kabetogama Lake Fishing & Recreation Report, host Jason Sheehan climbs aboard with Paul Peterson, private tour boat captain and owner of Kabetogama Boat Tours. With a lifelong connection to the lake and a storyteller’s spirit, Paul shares how a childhood spent exploring these waters grew into a passion for guiding others through Voyageurs National Park.
From tales of mischievous first boat rides to sightings of white pelicans and bear crossings, Paul reflects on the moments—both funny and profound—that shape his tours. He opens up about the challenges of navigating Kabetogama’s ever-changing waters, the unexpected friendships that form on board, and why he believes no one should ever be left behind, even if they’re traveling solo.
This is more than a conversation—it’s a ride through the heart of Kabetogama, with a captain who knows every current and cove.
