September 30, 2025
Airboat Red Fishing, Seadrift
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: MercuryMarine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; Castaway Rods; JL Marine; Pure Fishing; Corrosion X; and, Bob’s MachineShop.
We’re getting a grip on the calendar as we push “all in” into fishing now that duck season is closed. Between, you, me, the fish, and a fence post I think we’re going to have to figure out where we are on the calendar “seasonality” wise. I was talking to Colin over at Dick’s Grocery Store here in Seadrift and he said the same thing regarding looking for Big Trout down South. With no real Winter weather, we’ll have to look for a quick emergence of “warm water” patterns and truth be told, I’m hearing way to much “topwater” chatter already for early February. Mud/grass in deeper back lakes, swales, and bowls are producing Trout on topwater presently and that’s very advanced on the calendar. So stay tuned for any hints we might uncover as we move forward.
Capt. Chris Cady reported mixing schools of Redfish and Black Drum working mud/grass while Airboat Redfishing on Saturday with the Shannon C. party. He reported the bite to be sluggish working bait. Capt. Donnie Heath and Sam took the day off from the construction schedule and enjoyed some tight lines and solid Redfish with a mix of Black Drum working structure. Hats off to these hard workers for keeping us well ahead of our development objectives. It’s going to be a big year with lots of fun.
Legendary Airboat Fishing
We’ve mentioned our offering of 30% off our normal “affordable” pricing for the month of February and we’ve always had to exclude “our legendary Airboat” trips due to operational costs and the likes. This February, to celebrate our massive construction effort and development objectives, we’re going to extend a 15% discount on February Airboat Fishing Trips during weekdays, Monday thru Wednesday for the entire month of February. If you’ve been looking for an opportunity to experience this high octane adventure, call the lodge for scheduling and mention the promotional code HIGH OCTANE! we have two custom Air Ranger airboats that will get you into the action.
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From The Family of Castaway Lodge, to yours….
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
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Posted on William oppeltTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thoroughly enjoyed our time at Castaway Lodge during our duck hunt. Class act from the food, to the lodging & duck hunting. The entire facility was top rate & I really appreciated the effort. And thanks for supporting Serve Outdoors Texas charity by donating the hunt. Jody O.Posted on John GrahamTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very nice clean place. Everything is very nice and new looking. Very well maintained.Posted on Bill N Pat HansenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great father day fishing trip, we will return again! The lodge was wonderful and breakfast and dinner was great! Bill Hansen Medford Ma. Austin TxPosted on Eric NagelTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We did a blast and cast and had a successful day getting a few birds and a lot of bites. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable which made our adventure a great learning experience too. The accommodation and hospitality at Castaway is top notch and I look forward to returning for another experience!Posted on Alicia TeggTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great day fishing! Excellent guide and super meal! Thanks for having us. We will be back!!Posted on John MilanTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a great time hunting! Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable and made it a great time for my daughter and myself.Posted on Ry STrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great group of people, lodging and food. Definitely a great experience and plan to book another trip.















