September 30, 2025
Board Bending Weather
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; JL Marine; CorrosionX; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
Covering lots of water here lately as we continue to head closer to the end game in the 2017 cool to warm transition. Capt. Terry Spoonemore reported excellent action on Redfish pushing the outside of the slot and Trout to 18″ with guests. Capt. James Cunningham reported solid Trout and Redfish action wade fishing in and around storms early week. We’ve got some Trout close but you have to keep an eye on turbidity levels day to day and then strike the appropriate structure when it cleans up. Wade fishing was outstanding for James again today working area shell pads with live bait taking full limits of Trout with part of the 13 guests of Richards Hot Tubs & Spas. Capt. Jeff Larson reported scattered Redfish Live Croaker are starting to make their way to a few bait camps which is very early for us. Come see us when you get a chance!
Airboat Trips
Capt. Chris Cady reported schools tightening up a bit in the back lakes and solid “takers” for his part of 24 guests of RNDC here for a two day event. They had a blast working the back marsh environs and watching fish cruise the shallows.
Flounder Gigging
Stick and move will be the “buzz phrase” late week and it’s only going to get better from here.
The fishing is always best when you can get away!
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
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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.
