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Musky Geek Guide Service LLC

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If you’re serious about catching a true Minnesota giant, this is your trip.

I specialize in trophy muskie fishing on Minnesota metro lakes, targeting fish that most anglers only see in magazines. My trips are built around precision casting, figure-8 mechanics, boat control, and seasonal location patterns that consistently produce big follows — and big eats.

Muskie fishing isn’t luck. It’s preparation, positioning, and timing. I'll put you in the highest-percentage windows with the right presentations for the conditions — whether that’s early-season blades, mid-summer rubber, or fall big-bait patterns.

I ALSO OFFER THESE GREAT SEASONAL TRIPS

Spring Crappie Trips (April–May):
When Minnesota crappies move shallow, the bite becomes one of the most predictable and action-packed fisheries of the year. We'll target shallow staging fish, shoreline cover, and warming bays for fast-paced, rod-bending action.

July Bass Trips:
July in Minnesota means aggressive largemouth patterns. I focus on weed edges, docks, lily pads and offshore structure depending on lake conditions. Expect power fishing, topwater opportunities, and strong summer patterns.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
* Valid MN fishing license (16 years of age and older)
* Weather appropriate clothing
* Drinks and Snacks

If you're looking for a serious Minnesota muskie fishing guide, with seasonal options for crappie, bass, and walleye, this is your opportunity to fish with purpose.

Prime muskie dates book early — especially summer and fall trophy windows.

Let’s chase giants.

  • Live bait
  • You keep catch
  • Child friendly
  • Ice box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Musky Guide Trip 3 hr AM
    In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 8 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $300
    MESSAGE FOR DETAILS. Want to fish quickly before work? Book this trip to hit the sunrise bite! This trip is great if you have some knowledge of baitcasting equipment and want to get right to fishing on a quick morning trip.
    Types of fishing
    Lake fishing
    Targeted fish
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Private trip
    Spring Crappie Guide Trip 4 HR AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 5
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    Experience the thrill of spring crappie fishing on Minnesota’s prime lakes with our 4-hour guided trip! Perfect for beginners and experienced anglers alike, this adventure targets the most active spring crappie in shallow waters. Using proven techniques, quality tackle, and insider local knowledge, we’ll help you hook crappie after crappie in their peak season. This trip is best suited for the month of May, as the water temps are warming, helping to improve the morning bite.
    Targeted fish
    Crappie
    Crappie
  • Private trip
    Spring Crappie Guide Trip 4 HR PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 5
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    This Trip is set for the afternoon, which is a great time to fish while the water temp is warming. The Crappies are up shallow and very aggressive during the pre-spawn and spawn time frame. We'll use a variety of tactics and techniques depending on where the fish are located. Everything from floats and a jig/plastic combo to fan casting over aggressive schooled up crappies. All tackle is artificial plastics, NO LIVE-BAIT necessary. A lot of people think you need live-bait, but I'll prove that you don't.
    Targeted fish
    Crappie
    Crappie
  • Private trip
    Musky Guide Trip 4 Hour AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 7 - Nov 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    MESSAGE FOR DETAILS. A morning trip set around sunrise when musky activity is increased. This trip is great if you have basic knowledge of baitcasting equipment and want to get right to chasing the fish of your life!
    Types of fishing
    Lake fishing
    Targeted fish
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Private trip
    Musky Guide Trip 4 Hour PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 7 - Nov 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $400
    MESSAGE FOR DETAILS. Evening trip, set around sunset when fish activity is increased. During the peak of summer, recreational traffic is at it's heaviest so plan for mornings to be a better fishing experience. Especially Friday and Saturday. MESSAGE CAPTAIN FOR PM AVAILABILITY BEFORE BOOKING.
    Types of fishing
    Lake fishing
    Targeted fish
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Private trip
    Spring Crappie Guide Trip 5 HR AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 5
    Price for 2 persons
    US $425
    The Crappies are up shallow and very aggressive during the pre-spawn and spawn time frame. We'll use a variety of tactics and techniques depending on where the fish are located. Everything from floats and a jig/plastic combo to fan casting to aggressive schooled up crappies. All tackle is artificial plastics, NO LIVE-BAIT necessary. A lot of people think you need live-bait, but I'll prove that you don't.
    Targeted fish
    Crappie
    Crappie
  • Private trip
    Spring Crappie Guide Trip 5 HR PM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 5
    Price for 2 persons
    US $425
    The Crappies are up shallow and very aggressive during the pre-spawn and spawn time frame. We'll use a variety of tactics and techniques depending on where the fish are located. Everything from floats and a jig/plastic combo to fan casting to aggressive schooled up crappies. All tackle is artificial plastics, NO LIVE-BAIT necessary. A lot of people think you need live-bait, but I'll prove that you don't.
    Targeted fish
    Crappie
    Crappie
  • Private trip
    Musky Guide Trip 5 Hour AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 7 - Nov 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $475
    MESSAGE FOR DETAILS. This is the perfect trip for a great outing, not a full day commitment, but plenty of time to learn the details of musky fishing and get comfortable with casting musky gear, while also having a prime opportunity to catch a musky around the sunrise feeding window.
    Types of fishing
    Lake fishing
    Targeted fish
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Private trip
    Bass Guide Trip 6 Hour AM
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Jul 31
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    This trip is for largemouth bass fishing only, and available for the month of July. July can provide a lot of great bass fishing options as the heat of summer is at it's peak. I focus mainly on the Chisago chain of Lakes, just north of Minneapolis/St. Paul. Learn where to find summer bass and how to catch them. You just might catch your biggest bass ever!
    Types of fishing
    Lake fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light tackle
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    Musky Livebait 6 HR OCT thru NOV
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    MESSAGE FOR DETAILS. THIS TRIP TAKES PLACE IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER ONLY! Fall is the time for big giant muskies, sometimes the best way to get a bite is with a slow moving sucker on the edge of a weedline or a steep breakline. We can also do it as a casting/livebait combination trip depending on the weather and number of guests.
    Types of fishing
    Lake fishing
    Targeted fish
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Private trip
    Musky Livebait 8 HR OCT thru NOV
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Nov 30
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    MESSAGE FOR DETAILS. THIS TRIP TAKES PLACE IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER ONLY! Fall is the time for big giant muskies, sometimes the best way to get a bite is with a slow moving sucker on the edge of a weedline or a steep breakline. We can also do it as a casting/livebait combination trip depending on the weather and number of guests.
    Types of fishing
    Lake fishing
    Targeted fish
    Muskellunge (Musky)
    Muskellunge (Musky)
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Fish on!

VERIFIED   SEASON OPENER DEAL (4 Hour Musky) on June 8, 2025
Brandon is a great knowledgeable guide with a fun personality! He fished us hard and over his favorite holes. He was very helpful...
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We will be back

VERIFIED   2 Trip Musky Package (JUNE - NOV.) on June 9, 2025
Had a phenomenal time out on the water with Brandon. Weather was not in our favor but he got us on several fish. We caught...
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Great morning on the lake

VERIFIED   Musky Guide Trip 5 Hour AM on August 31, 2025
Had a great day on the water with my brother thanks to Captain Brandon. While the muskies didn’t cooperate this time, we...
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Awesome time on the water

VERIFIED   Musky Guide Trip 4 Hour PM on August 11, 2025
Went out with Brandon and brought my two sons. We had a blast. Brandon was super helpful with my youngest, and dedicated most...
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Great guide!

VERIFIED   Musky Guide Trip 4 Hour PM on September 20, 2025
Brandon had big knowledge about not just the fish but nature around everything that surrounded the musky. He was helpful and...
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FAQs about Musky Geek Guide Service LLC

Musky Geek Guide Service LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Musky Guide Trip 3 hr AM (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Spring Crappie Guide Trip 4 HR AM (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Spring Crappie Guide Trip 4 HR PM (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Musky Guide Trip 4 Hour AM (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Musky Guide Trip 4 Hour PM (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Spring Crappie Guide Trip 5 HR AM (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Spring Crappie Guide Trip 5 HR PM (4 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Musky Guide Trip 5 Hour AM (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Bass Guide Trip 6 Hour AM (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Musky Livebait 6 HR OCT thru NOV (6 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Musky Livebait 8 HR OCT thru NOV (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Musky Geek Guide Service LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Humminbird Helix units w/mapping
  • Fishfinder Garmin Livescope, Humminbird Helix
  • Wireless trolling motor Minn Kota Terrova
  • Ice box In floor ice box to put your drinks and snacks
Trips booked with Musky Geek Guide Service LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Vexan and Tackle Industries rods)
  • Live bait (Live bait for spring walleye and fall musky)
  • Lures
Musky Geek Guide Service LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake fishing (I focus on several lakes in the area )
Musky Geek Guide Service LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (Crappie, walleye and bass equipment )
  • Heavy tackle (Musky Baitcasting equipment with large lures)
  • Trolling (Musky trolling is available at certain times)
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Musky Geek Guide Service LLC include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bluegill
  • Crappie
  • Muskellunge (Musky)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Brandon Norten
White Bear Lake, Minnesota, United States
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Member since May 2024
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I'm a Minnesota muskie fishing guide, based in the Twin Cities area. I've been fishing my entire life and the passion only continues to grow. Musky fishing is my specialty, I've been chasing these amazing fish for over 20 years. I live and guide in the Twin Cities metro area of Minneapolis Minnesota. I love the challenge of musky fishing and I am genuinely passionate about teaching my guide clients everything I've learned over the years. There is nothing more rewarding than helping someone catch their first musky, or their biggest musky, or even watching them witness their first musky follow!

The fish you can target

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bluegill Bluegill
Crappie Crappie
Muskellunge (Musky) Muskellunge (Musky)

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake fishing
I focus on several lakes in the area

Which fishing techniques will you try?

Light tackle
Crappie, walleye and bass equipment
Heavy tackle
Musky Baitcasting equipment with large lures
Trolling
Musky trolling is available at certain times
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Humminbird Helix units w/mapping
Fishfinder
Garmin Livescope, Humminbird Helix
Wireless trolling motor
Minn Kota Terrova
Ice box
In floor ice box to put your drinks and snacks

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Vexan and Tackle Industries rods
Live bait
Live bait for spring walleye and fall musky
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children 5 and up for bass trips is preferred. Children 12 and up for musky trips is preferred, depending on fishing experience.
No alcohol
You keep catch
Keep a few crappies and walleye on spring trips
Catch and release mandatory
100% catch and release on musky and bass trips
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How you can pay

Book with 50% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 50% 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
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Mastercard
American Express

Recent fishing reports

Spring Crappie Season Is Coming!!!
Spring Crappie Season Is Coming!!!
March 23, 2026
We're only about 2 weeks away from open water crappie fishing, here in the Twin Cities area. Dates are starting to fill up and won't last once everyone sees the lakes opening up! The crappie pre-spawn and spawn time is some of the funnest fishing of the season, loaded with fast action and lots of hooksets! Don't wait to book, get on the calendar!
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Musky Season Is Coming!
Musky Season Is Coming!
March 18, 2026
People are getting the itch for open water! June musky trips are filling quickly. I still have some prime June dates available so don't wait to book, they will NOT last long the closer we get to the opener!
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