David Kumlien, Outfitter

Bozeman, Montana

Fly fishing outfitter on blue-ribbon Montana trout streams for 40+ years

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About

David Kumlien is an Outdoor Life Magazine 2001 Conservationist of the Year who has provided fly fishing guide service and instruction on southwest Montana's finest blue-ribbon trout streams since 1975. Operating as Trout Whisperer LLC (License #281), he offers fly fishing trips on the upper Missouri River and its tributaries including the Madison, Gallatin, Yellowstone, Big Hole, and Jefferson Rivers. He is a permitted outfitter on Gallatin National Forest with Madison SRP permit holder #69 and Big Hole and Beaverhead RUP #99. Kumlien is also the National Coordinator for Trout Unlimited's Veterans Service Partnership and actively volunteers with Project Healing Waters and Warriors and Quiet Waters Foundation.

Target Species

Trout

Waters Fished

  • Madison River
  • Gallatin River
  • Yellowstone River
  • Big Hole River
  • Jefferson River
  • Missouri River

Trip Details

Water Type
River, Stream
Fishing Methods
Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing, wade_trip
Trip Types
Full Day, Float Trip, Wade Trip

Certifications

State Licensed Guide

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Location

Bozeman, Montana

Quick facts

Primary species
Trout
Methods
Fly Fishing, Drift Fishing, wade_trip
Water
river, stream

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