FishNorthMN - True North II

FishNorthMN specializes in guided trips out of Duluth, MN on the mighty Lake Superior and its surrounding tributaries. If your goal is to have a fishing trip of a lifetime, you have found the right place.

Your guide Kent Paulsen has been mastering those waters for many years. Even though he knows the area like the back of his hand, he never stops exploring Lake Superior and learning new techniques to land big fish. Kent will work hard to make sure you have a productive trip and come back to shore with your very own “catch of the day.”

Using tournament-proven methods and the finest gear and tackle by Okuma and Daiwa, you will be targeting the lake’s “superstars.” Those include Salmon, Brown Trout, Walleye, Lake Trout, and Steelhead. Your technique for the day will be anything from jigging and casting to trolling live bait and fly fishing.

FishNorthMN will take you out aboard the ‘True North II’, a 33’ Chris Craft Amerisport. She is a spacious, seaworthy fishing machine with twin 350 HP Chevy engines and plenty of space for up to 6 anglers. The True North is fitted with a Raymarine radar, along with Furuno fishfinder and a sound system.

All trips come with rods, reels, tackle, bait, fly fishing equipment, lures, and catch cleaning. You will need to purchase your own fishing license and bring something to eat and drink.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Walk and Wade Tributary
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 7 - Nov 15
    US $500
    Spend a full day fishing either the Brule River in WI or the Rivers of the MN North Shore. We provide your choice of fly, centerpin, or spinning gear. You must provide your own waders, food and drink, and fishing license. Steelhead, Salmon, and Brown Trout are the primary targets of these trips.
    Targeted fish
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 7
    US $600
    This is a 5-hour half-day of fishing aboard True North, our Tiara 2700 Open. You will be targeting Trout and Salmon on Lake Superior and its tributaries.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 7
    US $600
    This is an afternoon trip that will take you fishing for various types of Trout and Salmon on Lake Superior. You will be heading out aboard a comfortable boat with plenty of space and shade.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 7
    US $900
    This is a full-day trip that is great for those die-hard anglers who are looking for a battle of a lifetime. Your target will be Trout and Salmon on Lake Superior.
    Targeted fish
    Walleye
    Walleye
    Lake Trout
    Lake Trout
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Salmon (Chinook)
    Chinook Salmon
    Salmon (Coho)
    Coho Salmon
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FAQs about FishNorthMN - True North II

FishNorthMN - True North II offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $150 per person after 1 guest - Full Day Walk and Wade Tributary (8 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with FishNorthMN - True North II, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS Humminbird and Raymarine
  • Fishfinder Humminbird and Raymarine
  • Bed
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Raymarine

Trips booked with FishNorthMN - True North II include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Okuma, Daiwa)
  • Live Bait (Dead bait + live bait for trolling)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

FishNorthMN - True North II offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing

FishNorthMN - True North II offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with FishNorthMN - True North II include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Lake Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Kent Paulsen
Duluth, Minnesota, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
12 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since March 2018
Kent has been fishing Lake Superior and the surrounding area since 2002. He has worked for years as a first mate for some of the most respected captains in the area. He got his captains license and started FishNorthMN with Captain Jordan Korzenowski in 2016. Kent is very passionate about learning new techniques and spots to become the most efficient and productive captain possible. He works with a large network of fellow guides and fisherman to make sure he stays on the hottest bite at all times. When not running charters he is most often exploring new waters or creating new spoons and flies at his shop.

About this listing

Targeted species

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Lake Trout Lake Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook) Chinook Salmon

Boat specs

Chris Craft (Cruiser) originally built in 1987. Powered by 2 350HP 454 Chevy engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
33 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Fly Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Humminbird and Raymarine
Fishfinder
Humminbird and Raymarine
Bed
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Okuma, Daiwa
Live Bait
Dead bait + live bait for trolling
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome; vests are supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great times with Capt. Kent
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Cheryl S.
Superior, Wisconsin
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Limited out! Lake Trout

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 27, 2018
Great experience.  We will do another trip this fall.
Cheryl S. recommends FishNorthMN - True North II
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Jacob H.
West Concord, MN
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 30, 2018
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Harry W.
Duluth, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 10, 2018
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Superior, Wisconsin
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Kent

Full Day Trip on August 2, 2017
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Steve S.
Rio, Wisconsin
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day on lake Superior

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 6, 2017
All equipment was top notch and Kent and Jordan were great. We caught fish and they cleaned them up good for us
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