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
(10 reviews)
White Bear Lake
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $250

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 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
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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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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Fish on!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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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 โ€œMusky Geekโ€ Novek was exciting from start to finish. Brandonโ€™s deep knowledge and...
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Thomas J.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Musky Trip (AM) on June 8, 2025
Nice day nice boat nice captain nice fish
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Neal W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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.ย  He was extremely patient with my 12 year old son and very knowledgeable about...
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Tife A.
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 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 didnโ€™t know what to do. Took us to great spots where...
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