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Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat 

4.9
(27 reviews)
 Spetz Avenue, Kasilof, AK 99610, United States–
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Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat 

Kasilof, AK, United States
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20 ft
5
4.9
(27 reviews)
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It comes as no surprise that the mighty Kasilof River is every freshwater angler's dream. And it's even better if you are coming to Alaska and have never fished before. With Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures, you are in good hands.

There is nothing more exciting and rewarding for Mindy and Reubin and their crew than seeing their client's face change from anticipation to exhilaration. This happens the moment that they realize they have fooled a fish, holding a fishing rod, while at the other end they see a living breathing catch! This sometimes life-changing event is something Mindy and Reubin, the owners and operators of the company, love the most.

The crew will work hard to make you feel like you are the luckiest person in the world. You will be exploring the winding waters of the Kasilof River, targeting trophy Salmon and Trout. You can use fly or spinning gear with bait and lures, going for trolling, casting, back-bouncing, and wading.

All of that happens aboard a 20' Willie drift boat, built back in 2009 and refurbished in 2016. This boat also has a trolling motor for a quiet ride, along with a cooler loaded with bait (when open) to make sure nothing can resist your hooks.

Your trip with Mindy and Reubin will include quality gear and tackle, along with fly fishing equipment, bait, and lures. Fishing licenses are something you will need to take care of, along with food and drinks.

It comes as no surprise that the mighty Kasilof River is every freshwater angler's dream. And it's even better if you are coming to Alaska and have never fished before. With Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures, you are in good hands.

There is nothing more exciting and rewarding for Mindy and Reubin and their crew than seeing their client's face change from anticipation to exhilaration. This happens the moment that they realize they have fooled a fish, holding a fishing rod, while at the other end they see a living breathing catch! This sometimes life-changing event is something Mindy and Reubin, the owners and operators of the company, love the most.

The crew will work hard to make you feel like you are the luckiest person in the world. You will be exploring the winding waters of the Kasilof River, targeting trophy Salmon and Trout. You can use fly or spinning gear with bait and lures, going for trolling, casting, back-bouncing, and wading.

All of that happens aboard a 20' Willie drift boat, built back in 2009 and refurbished in 2016. This boat also has a trolling motor for a quiet ride, along with a cooler loaded with bait (when open) to make sure nothing can resist your hooks.

Your trip with Mindy and Reubin will include quality gear and tackle, along with fly fishing equipment, bait, and lures. Fishing licenses are something you will need to take care of, along with food and drinks.

Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures
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Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures
ID & credentials verified
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Child friendly
Rods, reels & tackle

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
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Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
US $464
Shared tour: 2 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $464
Shared tour: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
US $608
Shared tour: 2 people

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Rating

4.9
27 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (15)

Reviews (27)

  • Jennifer Gober
    Jennifer Gober
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fantastic Experience with Aaron at Alaska Widespread Fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2025 • 4 adults

    We highly recommend him and Alaska Widespread Fishing — we can’t wait to come back and fish with them again!

  • Jennifer Gober
    Jennifer Gober
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2023
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Half Day Trip with Luke on the Kasilof

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2023 • 3 adults • 1 child

    We had a such a great time fishing with Luke! He got us to the fish and they were biting. We hope to return to the the Kasilof in the future as this was our second time and we never go home disappointed. We will book our experience with Reubin and Mindy’s team again. It was easy to book and was perfect.

  • Anthony Kunow
    Anthony Kunow
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with captain Steven

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 26, 2022 • 4 adults

    Very fun trip! We were blessed with beautiful weather and our captain Steven was awesome! A lot of people had a thought day catching fish but we did better than most. He went above and beyond even having to play the role of first responder lol. All was great and it was an awesome experience!

  • Laura Belvin
    Laura Belvin
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day trip with capt Garrett!

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 7, 2021 • 1 adult

    Had an awesome time spending all day drifting. I’ve done a lot of fishing and have to say capt. Garrett is one of the hardest working captains I’ve fished with. He was constantly trying to find what the fish would eat, keeping us in holes that were producing and just genuinely being a great captain. Highly recommend! I will be back next year

  • Jason Barry
    Jason Barry
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day sockeye with Steven

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 25, 2022 • 3 adults

    Steven got us right on the sockeye. Enjoyed spending the afternoon with him.

  • Jeanette Johnson
    Jeanette Johnson
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    King Salmon Charter

    Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 2019 • 3 adults

    Great guide and wonderful weather! We had an awesome time with Reubin, our guide. He worked hard rowing that boat for several hours. We had to let the King Salmon go as you can’t keep native fish until in July sometime. We had others bite but they got away. We recommend this trip to others who want to enjoy a peaceful trip down the river and hopefully catch some fish too.

  • Garry Clifton
    Garry Clifton
    Repeat angler
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2020
    10 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    24 fish for 4 people before 7 am

    Full Day Trip on July 24, 2022 • 2 adults

    Awesome

  • Dave Crane
    Dave Crane
    Repeat angler
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    River was the best boat Captain that I have EVER had!

    Full Day Trip on June 26, 2019 • 1 adult

    River put me on this 15 pound King Salmon. By far the biggest fish that I have ever caught in my 65 years! My trip of a lifetime was just that. Thanks to Ruebin Payne and his Crew for making an old man's dream(s) come true! P.S. (Note to self) Bring your boots or waders...

  • Tom Braden
    Tom Braden
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2018
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) on August 18, 2018 • 2 adults
  • Samuele Bianchi
    Samuele Bianchi
    ch
    Switzerland
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    Nice afternoon

    Half Day Trip (PM) on July 15, 2026 • 2 adults

    Although it’s not the fishing technique that I love, it was a nice, sunny and funny afternoon

FAQs about Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat

Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $232 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $232 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $304 per person - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Trips booked with Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Fly fishing equipment
Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat offers the following type of fishing:
  • River fishing
Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat include:
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Salmon (Chinook)
  • Salmon (Coho)
  • Salmon (Pink)
  • Salmon (Sockeye)

Your operator

Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures
Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures
Kasilof, Alaska, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
167 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since March 2018
I began fishing at a very young age. I grew up on a lake near the Chattahoochee River in central GA. I spent all my free hours fishing! I don't know why I was so attracted to fishing, but from the first time I had a fishing rod in my hands, I was hooked! I hitch-hiked up the Alcan Highway to Alaska with some friends my junior year in college. I went home, graduated and went to a fishing show with a resume in my hand seeking a job in the fishing industry. I met a lodge owner that hired me as a 'beach hand' for his upscale lodge on the Cook Inlet in South Central Alaska. We worked hard every morning and fished hard every afternoon. I guided for the lodge the following 9 years, then started my own guide business in 2001. I met Mindy on the Kasilof River in 2004 and we got married and joined our fishing companies in 2008. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of such an amazing fishery in such an amazing place.
Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures
Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures
Fully verified
2
reports
167
reviews
2018
member since
~6h
response
I began fishing at a very young age. I grew up on a lake near the Chattahoochee River in central GA. I spent all my free hours fishing! I don't know why I was so attracted to fishing, but from the first time I had a fishing rod in my hands, I was hooked! I hitch-hiked up the Alcan Highway to Alaska with some friends my junior year in college. I went home, graduated and went to a fishing show with a resume in my hand seeking a job in the fishing industry. I met a lodge owner that hired me as a 'beach hand' for his upscale lodge on the Cook Inlet in South Central Alaska. We worked hard every morning and fished hard every afternoon. I guided for the lodge the following 9 years, then started my own guide business in 2001. I met Mindy on the Kasilof River in 2004 and we got married and joined our fishing companies in 2008. I feel incredibly blessed to be part of such an amazing fishery in such an amazing place.

The fish you can target

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Coho Salmon
Coho Salmon
Pink Salmon
Pink Salmon
Sockeye Salmon
Sockeye Salmon

Real catches by this captain

  • Group of anglers wading in a river, casting lines in a scenic Alaskan fishing environment surrounded by lush trees.
    Jennifer G.
    Jennifer G.
    We highly recommend him and Alaska Widespread Fishing — we can’t wait to come back and fish with them again!
  • Silhouetted bird perched atop a tree against a cloudy sky; no boat, angler, or catch is visible.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Jennifer G.
    Jennifer G.
    We had a such a great time fishing with Luke! He got us to the fish and they were biting. We hope to return to the the Kasilof in the future as this was our second time and we never go home disappointed. We will book our experience with Reubin and Mindy’s team again. It was easy to book and was perfect.
  • Large catch of silver fish neatly arranged along a rocky shoreline beside the water.
    Fish 1
    Sockeye Salmon
    Garry C.
    Garry C.
    Awesome
  • Solo angler proudly holding a silvery river fish while wading along a rocky shoreline in a scenic forested fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolly Varden
    Anthony K.
    Anthony K.
    Very fun trip! We were blessed with beautiful weather and our captain Steven was awesome! A lot of people had a thought day catching fish but we did better than most. He went above and beyond even having to play the role of first responder lol. All was great and it was an awesome experience!
  • A neat display of multiple Silver Salmon laid out on a rocky surface, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Jason B.
    Jason B.
    Steven got us right on the sockeye. Enjoyed spending the afternoon with him.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Silver Salmon while fishing in a scenic river environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Coho Salmon
    Laura B.
    Laura B.
    Had an awesome time spending all day drifting. I’ve done a lot of fishing and have to say capt. Garrett is one of the hardest working captains I’ve fished with. He was constantly trying to find what the fish would eat, keeping us in holes that were producing and just genuinely being a great captain. Highly recommend! I will be back next year
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large salmon beside an aluminum fishing boat on a scenic river surrounded by forest.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Dave C.
    Dave C.
    River put me on this 15 pound King Salmon. By far the biggest fish that I have ever caught in my 65 years! My trip of a lifetime was just that. Thanks to Ruebin Payne and his Crew for making an old man's dream(s) come true! P.S. (Note to self) Bring your boots or waders...
  • Two adult anglers seated inside a small aluminum fishing boat on a scenic wooded river.
    Fish 1
    Chinook Salmon
    Jeanette J.
    Jeanette J.
    Great guide and wonderful weather! We had an awesome time with Reubin, our guide. He worked hard rowing that boat for several hours. We had to let the King Salmon go as you can’t keep native fish until in July sometime. We had others bite but they got away. We recommend this trip to others who want to enjoy a peaceful trip down the river and hopefully catch some fish too.
  • A display of freshly caught salmon hanging on a board near a river, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Tom B.
    Tom B.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2009
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Willie
Boat type
Drift boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 8HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Kasilof right now

Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)Salmon (Pink)
Salmon (Sockeye)Salmon (Sockeye)

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