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
(20 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 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
Excellent trip!
Big a$$ Brown Trout
Amazing!!
+24
Angler rating
18
0
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 20 reviews
Jon S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big a$$ Brown Trout

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 2025
Slow start to a great day fishing! The captain knee to stay on the fish and when they started they didnโ€™t stop. Great guy...
Jon S. recommends FishNorthMN - True North II
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Kent Paulsen Captain replied

Robert L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Kent Paulsen Captain replied

Aaron L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 14, 2025
Pleasant, knowledgeable, and experienced captain. Good boat. Good equipment. We had a party of six and everyone caught at least...
Aaron L. recommends FishNorthMN - True North II
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Kent Paulsen Captain replied

Philip O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Kent

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 9, 2025
Philip O. recommends FishNorthMN - True North II
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Kent Paulsen Captain replied

Briane M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Kent

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 11, 2025
Briane M. recommends FishNorthMN - True North II
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Kent Paulsen Captain replied