Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures
Mindy and Reubin Payne are long-time professional guides on the Kenai Peninsula. Mindy’s father is a long-time guide in Alaska, so Mindy grew up in the business, bought her first boat, and started guiding at 22 years old.
Reubin hitchhiked to Alaska as a college student 29 years ago and fell in love with the great state and the fishing opportunities! He guided for an upscale lodge on the Cook Inlet where he learned the fishery, the business, and the community. He started his own business in 2001 after 9 years of living and guiding on the Kenai Peninsula. Now after guiding Alaska for over 25 years, he still loves to fish!
Mindy, Reubin, and their Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures professional captains offer exciting full-day trips for Salmon, Rockfish, Lingcod, and Halibut on the Cook Inlet. You will be fishing aboard their 32’ Koffler boat, fresh on the water in 2010. This spacious vessel can cruise at a top speed of 45 knots thanks to its twin 250 Suzuki engines. There is plenty of room aboard for up to 6 anglers to fish in comfort and style.
The boat is outfitted with modern navigational and fish-finding electronics to build up a clear image of where the fish are hiding. There is also an ice-box to keep the catch fresh during the day.
All trips with Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures come inclusive with gear, tackle, bait, lures, and fly fishing equipment if needed. Your fish will also be cleaned by the crew at the end of your adventure. The only thing that is missing is you!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
+19Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Appropriate for children
84%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
92%
Aug 3, 2025
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat
Halibut Fishing
This was the first time we fished for halibut. We booked an 8 hour charter. I was disappointed that the captain was late, but stuff happens. We have all been late to something before. It just kinda sucks, when you get up early and nudge the family along, pack and check out of the hotel. Arrive to the boat early, only to find that the crew is late. We left the harbor about two hours late. There are allot of boats out, it just gets you thinking that some of the better fishing spots may have been taken and the fish may be more active in the early morning. We stayed on the spit for a couple of days and some of charters bring their catch up near the Coal Point Trading Company for pictures and they had some very large halibuts. Starting late was the only issue. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. They baited the hooks with frozen herring, gaffed the halibut and brought it into the boat. I appreciated the effort in trying to land a large halibut and persistence in getting the limit. It was beautiful day, could not ask for better weather. Boat and equipment was in good condition. The crew was very nice and professional. Good experience!
This was the first time we fished for halibut. We booked an 8 hour charter. I was disappointed that the captain was late, but...
Captain replied
Aug 2, 2025
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat
Good Crew, Good Boat, Good Day
Captain Kyle and Mate Noah were very professional and eager to help us catch fish. Anglers ranged from 13 to 80. All of us caught halibut. Noah had our catch cleaned and ready when we got to the return dock. We dined on fresh fish and shared great memories.
Captain Kyle and Mate Noah were very professional and eager to help us catch fish. Anglers ranged from 13 to 80. All of us caught...
Captain replied
Sep 5, 2024
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat
Skilled captain and excellent fishing
Captain Kyle got us on some good salmon fishing and some excellent halibut fishing. The action was fast and furious and the whole boat caught fish. I highly recommend a trip with Captain Kyle
Captain Kyle got us on some good salmon fishing and some excellent halibut fishing. The action was fast and furious and the whole...
Captain replied
Aug 31, 2024
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat
August fishing trip
Jun 13, 2025
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat
June fishing trip
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (22)
+19Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Appropriate for children
84%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
92%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Halibut Fishing
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat on August 3, 2025
This was the first time we fished for halibut. We booked an 8 hour charter. I was disappointed that the captain was late, but stuff happens. We have all been late to something before. It just kinda sucks, when you get up early and nudge the family along, pack and check out of the hotel. Arrive to the boat early, only to find that the crew is late. We left the harbor about two hours late. There are allot of boats out, it just gets you thinking that some of the better fishing spots may have been taken and the fish may be more active in the early morning. We stayed on the spit for a couple of days and some of charters bring their catch up near the Coal Point Trading Company for pictures and they had some very large halibuts. Starting late was the only issue. The crew was very friendly and knowledgeable. They baited the hooks with frozen herring, gaffed the halibut and brought it into the boat. I appreciated the effort in trying to land a large halibut and persistence in getting the limit. It was beautiful day, could not ask for better weather. Boat and equipment was in good condition. The crew was very nice and professional. Good experience!
This was the first time we fished for halibut. We booked an 8 hour charter. I was disappointed that the captain was late, but stuff happens. We have all been late to something before. It just kinda sucks, when you get up early and nudge the family along, pack and check out of the hotel. Arrive to the boat early, only to find that the crew is late. We left the harbor about two hours late. There are allot of boats out, it just gets you thinking that some of the better fishing spots may...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Good Crew, Good Boat, Good Day
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat on August 2, 2025
Captain Kyle and Mate Noah were very professional and eager to help us catch fish. Anglers ranged from 13 to 80. All of us caught halibut. Noah had our catch cleaned and ready when we got to the return dock. We dined on fresh fish and shared great memories.
Captain Kyle and Mate Noah were very professional and eager to help us catch fish. Anglers ranged from 13 to 80. All of us caught halibut. Noah had our catch cleaned and ready when we got to the return dock. We dined on fresh fish and shared great memories.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Skilled captain and excellent fishing
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat on September 5, 2024
Captain Kyle got us on some good salmon fishing and some excellent halibut fishing. The action was fast and furious and the whole boat caught fish. I highly recommend a trip with Captain Kyle
Captain Kyle got us on some good salmon fishing and some excellent halibut fishing. The action was fast and furious and the whole boat caught fish. I highly recommend a trip with Captain Kyle
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
August fishing trip
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat on August 31, 2024
Experience:
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June fishing trip
Halibut Charter-- 6 Pack Boat on June 13, 2025
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