September 30, 2025
Bending The Boards, Off Peak Special Pricing Spotlight
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; Castaway Rods; JL Marine; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
Mid-Bay Trout & Back Marsh Reds
Trout fishing has been very successful over area shell reefs as bait migrations work down from the upper reaches of SAB and Mission on their migration to the Gulf. Our guides have been keying on bait activity in and around birds but the fish are driving it showering out of the water which is all we need to see. We’ve been having to sift through lots of small Trout finding better fish at times working zones on the edges of the schoolies. Arfiticial lures, with or without a popping cork have been the ticket.
Redfish have also been tightening up making for fast work for guests. There is just an awful lot of high water out there and that’s had the fish pushed up all the way into shoreline grasses. This is a condition we’ve been dealing with for some time and it just doesn’t look to be receding anytime soon.
Duck Report
Blind work is going on in earnest as we prepare for the opening of the 2016/17 Texas Waterfowl Season that kicks off this weekend. High water will dominate the opener and that’s going to have fresh arrivals searching in earnest for a location to feed. We’re seeing Blue Wing Teal, Gadwal, Pintail, Redheads, and a smattering of Wigeon getting comfortable on emmergent forage. We’ll have our fingers crossed for some big fronts working down from Canada, hey, we can use all the help we can get!
December/February Off Peak Specials
“Join us during the duck split closure from 11/27 to 12/09 and February 2017 for great fishing at impressive pricing.”
Guests Per Boat – Pricing
Party of 2 – $325 p/person
Party of 3 – $250 p/person
Party of 4 – $225 p/person
This special pricing includes a one night stay at the lodging, meals, fishing trip, and fish cleaning/packaging. Bait is available at an additional charge. Taxes, and gratuities are not included.
“The hunting and fishing is always best when you can get away!”
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
1-888-618-4868
www.seadriftbayfishing.com
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Trustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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 onTrustindex 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.
