Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat
Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat
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.
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Jennifer GoberRepeat angler•
Florida, US•Member since 20236 trips5.0VerifiedFantastic Experience with Aaron at Alaska Widespread Fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2025 • 4 adultsWe highly recommend him and Alaska Widespread Fishing — we can’t wait to come back and fish with them again!
- Jennifer GoberRepeat angler•Florida, US•Member since 20236 trips5.0Verified
Half Day Trip with Luke on the Kasilof
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 27, 2023 • 3 adults • 1 childWe 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•Prescott, AZ, USMember since 20225.0VerifiedHalf day with captain Steven
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 26, 2022 • 4 adultsVery 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•Texas, USMember since 20215.0VerifiedFull day trip with capt Garrett!
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 7, 2021 • 1 adultHad 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•California, USMember since 20225.0VerifiedHalf day sockeye with Steven
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 25, 2022 • 3 adultsSteven got us right on the sockeye. Enjoyed spending the afternoon with him.
Jeanette Johnson•Alaska, USMember since 20195.0VerifiedKing Salmon Charter
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 21, 2019 • 3 adultsGreat 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 CliftonRepeat angler•Utah, US•Member since 202010 trips4.7Verified24 fish for 4 people before 7 am
Full Day Trip on July 24, 2022 • 2 adultsAwesome
Dave CraneRepeat angler•Utah, US•Member since 20192 trips5.0VerifiedRiver was the best boat Captain that I have EVER had!
Full Day Trip on June 26, 2019 • 1 adultRiver 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 BradenRepeat angler•Texas, US•Member since 20182 trips4.7VerifiedAugust fishing trip
Half Day Trip (PM) on August 18, 2018 • 2 adults
Samuele Bianchi•
SwitzerlandMember since 20264.3VerifiedNice afternoon
Half Day Trip (PM) on July 15, 2026 • 2 adultsAlthough it’s not the fishing technique that I love, it was a nice, sunny and funny afternoon
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Although it’s not the fishing technique that I love, it was a nice, sunny and funny afternoon
thank you for your recommendation shellie and thank you for fishkng with us.
We highly recommend him and Alaska Widespread Fishing — we can’t wait to come back and fish with them again!
Great fish trip. Kasey was very knowledgeable and helpful.
FAQs about Alaskan Widespread Fishing – Drift Boat
- 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)
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures
- Fly fishing equipment
- River fishing
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Fly fishing
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
- Salmon (Pink)
- Salmon (Sockeye)
Your operator
Kasilof, Alaska, United States
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.
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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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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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What’s biting in Kasilof right now
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Coho)
Salmon (Pink)
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