Captain
Kent Paulsen

Member since March 2018 Duluth, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
FishNorthMN offers, trolling, jigging, casting, and fly fishing trips. Trolling is our most used technique but we are equipped to offer whatever technique you prefer.

Hey, I'm Captain Kent Paulsen

Duluth, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
FishNorthMN offers, trolling, jigging, casting, and fly fishing trips. Trolling is our most used technique but we are equipped to offer whatever technique you prefer.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(17 reviews)
Duluth
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $400

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Robert L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on June 20, 2025
Karl was a fantastic captain/guide. He was great at explaining things and awesome with the two kids. They canโ€™t stop talking...
Robert L. recommends FishNorthMN - True North II
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Briane M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Kent

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2025
Briane M. recommends FishNorthMN - True North II
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Carlos A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Another Successful Trip.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 17, 2024
Kent is knowledgeable and personable. The vessel is comfortable and well equipped. Already planning our next yearโ€™s trip.
Carlos A. recommends FishNorthMN - True North II
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Neil K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An amazing experience!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 20, 2024
Our captain Kent was friendly, funny, respectful, genuine, knowledgeable, and hard working.ย  He provided great conversation,...
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Molly H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Kent

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 28, 2024
Molly H. recommends FishNorthMN - True North II
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