ABOUT US
Our Team
BILLY CARLSON
PRESIDENT & OWNER701.570.2607
bcarlson@northernstatesfishing.com
MATTHEW MULLIN
VICE PRESIDENT & OWNER701.770.5270
mmullin@northernstatesfishing.com
TOOL SUPERVISOR & OWNERKYLE CARLSON
701.651.7115
kcarlson@northernstatesfishing.com
Located in the heart of the Bakken.
Our Story
Northern States Fishing Tools was founded in 1978 by Alfred Brown, Lloyd Brown, and Irv Nofsker out of a small shop in Watford City, ND. In 1985, they moved to a larger facility that remains their home today. Billy Carlson, Matt Mullin and Kyle Carlson now carry on the Northern States™ tradition.
For over 48 years, Northern States has served the Williston Basin with fishing and rental tools. In 2012, we expanded our downhole tool selection to include packers, plugs, and through-tubing equipment. We bring deep expertise and hands-on experience to every job, matching the right tools and services to your specific needs — at competitive prices.