Captain
Brandon Norten

Member since May 2024 White Bear Lake, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
I'm mainly a casting guide, there is nothing like interacting with a giant musky as it follows your bait to the boat. I will accomodate for trolling trips when the conditions work for trolling. Generally trolling takes place in the fall, during windy conditions that won't allow boat control with my electric trolling motor, or when clients are unable to effectively cast.

Hey, I'm Captain Brandon Norten

White Bear Lake, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
I'm mainly a casting guide, there is nothing like interacting with a giant musky as it follows your bait to the boat. I will accomodate for trolling trips when the conditions work for trolling. Generally trolling takes place in the fall, during windy conditions that won't allow boat control with my electric trolling motor, or when clients are unable to effectively cast.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Angler's choice
White Bear Lake
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $300

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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught fish
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Jeff H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
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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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Brandon E.
Excellent
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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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Darryl N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great musky charter

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour AM Musky (JUNE - SEPT.) on June 19, 2025
Fun knowledgeable charter for targeting musky. Definitely recommend.
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Angela R.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Fantastic Experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour PM Musky (JUNE/AUG. - OCT.) on June 12, 2025
The tour was a gift for my 15 year old son and 2 friends.ย  To say they had a blast does not do it justice.ย  Brandon was the...
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Neal W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Great guide, highly recommended

VERIFIED   4 Hour AM Musky (JUNE -NOV.) on August 24, 2024
Had a great time on the water with Brandon.ย  He was extremely patient with my 12 year old son and very knowledgeable about...
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