September 25, 2025
Bending The Boards
**Fishing Report – Bending The Boards**
You know the fishing is on fire when even a slick-off can’t slow down the success for our guests. I’ve been to that picture show before and it’s amazing. With a mild Fall, we’re anticipating primetime fishing deep into November! Working mud/grass in the deep back marshes on huge flood tides has been just astounding. The result, two days of picture editing that I thought would never end! We’ve been blessed with “The Who’s Who” of corporate and Fortune 500 companies entertaining employees and clients as well as plenty of friends and family trips as well enjoying the great outdoors here on the mid-coast.
We’ll be making more and more of a switch to soft plastics and topwaters (Spring time in reverse) as we head toward consistently cooler water temperatures. Shrimp and other bait fish are making their migration from the upper estuaries and this flow is a great catalyst especially on cold fronts and brisk windy days.
**Texas Duck Season Opener**
November 2nd will mark the opening of the 2019/20 Texas Waterfowl Season opener and we’re already picking up lots of ducks. With each passing cold front, we keep filling the marshes and backwaters where we will make memories that will last a lifetime. Come join us!
We’ve got lots and lots of great fishing ahead of us. So if you’re planning a trip, get started HERE.
**Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
1-888-618-4868
www.seadriftbayfishing.com**
**Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; Coastline Trailers; JL Marine; Stiffy Push Poles; ForEverlast Products; Carbon Marine; CorrosionX; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.**

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.















