September 25, 2025
Bob is smart but Bud’s-weiser!
Our lodge is a showcase of local Seadrift fishing and waterfowl hunting guides that have dedicated their lives to excellence on the water, sometimes at great personal cost relative to other occupations. It’s all part of it and we really wouldn’t have it any other way. We recognize when our guests come for a visit, beyond catching a bunch of fish or killing a bunch of ducks is the main objective which is making memories of a lifetime. That’s serious business that we recognize is the true and least mentioned part of the job.
**Fishing Report – Redfish Shining on Big Winds/Airboat Fishing Prime Time Continues**
Capt. Justice Cunningham reported tough Trout fishing on a wade trip with guests but managed to stumble into hammer down Redfishing action taking full limits over mud/grass. Most all of the boat fishing has been targeting scattered Redfish over mud/grass and various shell locations. Hiding from the wind has been key as it has been blistering for longer than we’d care to mention. That cycle has broken over the weekend and Sunday’s trips saw the first decline off of mid-20’s and gusting. We’re looking for a bounce on late season Trout over shell pads in big water that’s clearing up. That remains to be seen. Capt. Chris Cady reported excellent action on the airboat trips working the extreme shallows on blown up tides associated with Imelda. We know the Houston area has bene under water and our hearts go out to all of the folks displaced up there. We, however, are dry as a bone in a mini-drought, burn ban is in effect.
**Lodge News – Alligator Hunting On The Backside**
We’ll be welcoming guests in for the last part of the season this week with Anheuser-Busch gracing us with guests from all over the Nation. We’re going to try to go out with a bang and some super solid animals that we’ve got our eye on! Stay tuned for that one!
**November/December Fishing or The Best Texas Cast & Blast**
We’ve still go plenty of dates and availability as of this writing for corporate or friends and family outings in November/December. Duck Season starts on November 2nd and runs through December 1st. It will re-open on 12/14 running through the end of January. If you’re not into duck hunting, no problem! Enjoy the cooler weather and some hammer down fishing. From boat fishing to wade fishing artificial lures, sight casting, or fly fishing, it’s just a magical time of year!
We’ve got lots and lots of great fishing ahead of us. So if you’re planning a trip, get started **[HERE](https://seadriftbayfishing.com/calendar).**
**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.**
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.
