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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
White Bear Lake
 Last booking: 13 hours ago
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Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip!
SO CLOSE!!!!
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Shawn F.
Excellent
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SO CLOSE!!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Musky Trip (AM) on June 13, 2024
My recent fishing trip with Brandon “Musky Geek” Novek was exciting from start to finish. Brandon’s deep knowledge and...
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Neal W.
Excellent
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Great guide, highly recommended

VERIFIED   4 Hour Musky Trip (AM) on August 24, 2024
Had a great time on the water with Brandon.  He was extremely patient with my 12 year old son and very knowledgeable about...
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Tife A.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Musky Trip (AM) on August 17, 2024
we are beginners at fishing and brandon knew how to help us when we didn’t know what to do. Took us to great spots where...
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Bryan R.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Awesome Trip!

VERIFIED   3 Trip Package (MUSKY ONLY) on September 28, 2024
Great setup and gear, and caught fish. Brandon was awesome. Couldn’t have had a better experience.
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Michael J.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Boat
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Crew
Excellent
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Bass fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Musky Trip (AM) on June 10, 2024
Brandon was very nice and helpful. He’s really good with kids and has a lot of patience.
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