Cole DeVault - Owner and Head Guide

Born and raised in Michigan, Cole developed a lifelong passion for angling starting at an early age. It permeated every aspect of his life.

Cole obtained his bachelors degree from Michigan State University in fisheries biology. During summers between semesters, he began his outfitting career in Alaska, guiding float trips in Katmai National Park for trophy trout and char. After university, Cole traveled abroad during the off-season living out of a backpack to pursue trout on fly. Winters spent in New Zealand, Patagonia, and Central America offered an education in fly angling that built the foundation for his guiding abilities.

While summers are still spent running remote trips in Alaska, Cole returns home to guide anglers on the waters of Northern Michigan from September through May. He possesses both a USCG Captain’s License and Michigan Guide License, and is CPR/First Aid certified.

Driven by a desire to educate, Cole combines his angling exposure from 10 countries across the globe, his education in fisheries biology, and over a decade of guiding to offer a unique approach to the guided experience.

Our Watercraft

  • 14.5 FT Stealthcraft Skinny Skiff

    An ultra low-profile drifter, the Skinny Skiff offers a comfortable vessel to access the small and medium sized rivers of Northern Michigan. Our go-to rig for Steelhead floats.

  • 13.5 FT Stealthcraft Hooligan Raft

    The ideal raft for the skinny and secluded waterways we call home. Light, compact, yet spacious enough for two anglers and guide, the Hooligan is a small-stream workhorse.

  • 18 FT Stealthcraft Power Drifter

    Our 1854 jet boat allows access to the larger river systems in the state. Spacious and agile, this power drifter comfortably transports up to three anglers and guide.

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Why ‘Green Drake’ Outfitters?

“The Green Drake mayfly (drunella grandis) is one of the premier hatches in Alaska, prompting some of the most incredible dry fly fishing on the planet.

Witnessing the incredible angling that these delicate mayflies provided fueled my early passion for guiding. Their name will forever spark excitement in my mind” - Cole DeVault