Where the River
Still Runs Wild.
30+ years of premier guided salmon, trophy rainbow trout, and Cook Inlet halibut expeditions with Captains Reubin & Mindy Payne—paired with private riverfront lodging.
The Premier Alaska Fleet
We don't run cattle boats. Every trip is a bespoke experience tailored to the current run, water conditions, and your skill level.
Kenai River Salmon
World-record glacial waters with Captains Reubin & Mindy Payne
Kasilof Drift Boat
Motor-free wilderness drift fishing — just oars, current & chrome
Cook Inlet Halibut & Saltwater
Deep-water barn doors, feeder Kings & ocean-bright Silvers
Family & First-Timer Trips
Patient hands-on coaching, calm water & lifelong memories
Lodge & Multi-Day Packages
Riverfront Kenai & Kasilof lodges paired with daily guided fishing
“We came as clients in '14. Now my kids call Captain Reubin & Mindy family.”
— The Henderson Family, TexasCome as clients,
leave as family.
Founded in 1993 by Captain Reubin Payne and co-captained with his wife Mindy Webster-Payne, Alaskan Widespread Fishing Adventures has spent over three decades mastering every bend of the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers.
35+ Years Experience
USCG-licensed & ADF&G-registered captains who live on the Kenai Peninsula year-round.
Custom Willie Boats
20'x70' Willie Predator powerboats & 18'x60' Willie Wide Guide drift boats with G. Loomis & Shimano gear.
Catch & Process
We fillet and bag your catch daily and coordinate commercial vacuum-packing and FedEx shipping home.
Riverfront Lodging
Three exclusive riverfront lodges and cabins on the Kenai & Kasilof Rivers with private bank fishing.
Private Riverfront Lodging
FLAGSHIP RIVERFRONT LODGENorth Star Lodge (Kenai River)
Our flagship 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath Kenai Riverfront lodge in Soldotna—featuring a vast riverside deck with sunken firepit, private bank fishing access, and space for up to 19 guests.
COZY RIVERFRONT CABINKenai River Cabin
A charming 2-bedroom riverfront cabin situated right alongside North Star Lodge on the Kenai River—ideal for couples, small families, or groups up to 5.
11-ACRE PRIVATE RIVERFRONTKasilof River Cabins
Two secluded 3-bedroom riverfront cabins set on 11 private acres along the Kasilof River with over 800 feet of private fishing bank and an elevated boardwalk.
Alaska Target Fish Species
MAY 20 to JULY 31King Salmon (Chinook)
Experience the thrill of landing a King Salmon, the largest and most prestigious catch in Alaska's waters.
JUNE 11 to AUGUST 15Sockeye Salmon (Red)
Hard-fighting, acrobatic, and widely considered the best-eating salmon in Alaska—millions of Reds surge up the Kenai and Kasilof every summer.
AUGUST 1 to OCTOBER 30Silver Salmon (Coho)
Aggressive surface strikes, cartwheeling jumps, and crisp autumn scenery make Coho Salmon a favorite for spin and fly anglers alike.
JUNE 11 to NOVEMBER 30Rainbow Trout
World-class wild leopard Rainbow Trout fattened on millions of Kenai River salmon eggs and flesh.
JUNE 11 to NOVEMBER 30Dolly Varden & Steelhead
Jewel-spotted Arctic char (Dolly Varden) and chrome Kasilof/Kenai Steelhead on light fly and spin tackle.
YEAR ROUND (Peak May – Sept)Halibut & Rockfish
Deep-water Pacific Halibut 'barn doors' and vibrant Yelloweye & Black Rockfish in the nutrient-rich waters of Cook Inlet.
Written on the Water
“My family of 4 went on a 1/2 day fishing charter with Alaskan Widespread Fishing. Our guide, Mindy, was wonderful. She supplied all of the fishing equipment as well as hip boots for all of us. Mindy found us a place to fish away from the crowds and taught us what we needed to know to catch our salmon. We caught our limit of fish, then she fileted the fish to prepare them for freezing and took all of the trophy fish/family pictures we wanted!”
“What an amazing opportunity to fish with Mindy. She worked with our group to make sure we were always getting the most out of the time and opportunity we had to fish the Kenai. The logo on Mindy’s shirt said, 'Come as clients and leave as family or friends' — truly, Mindy lives that! I will forever be grateful for Captain Mindy!”
“We had an epic two days fishing for sockeye salmon with our guides Garrett and Mindy!! They are clear communicators, fun, and have top-notch knowledge of the salmon runs. From day 1 booking our fishing trips all the way until we got off the water, it was seamless. Thanks again Reubin and Mindy!”
Latest River Updates & Guides
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Alaska Fishing Charters and Day Trips – Experience the Best of the Last Frontier
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