September 30, 2025
Brushing Up For Success!
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; Coastline Trailers; JL Marine; CorrosionX; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
We manage to get all of our blinds taken care of and the guides did an amazing job tying everything in to disappear into the landscape. We were running just a tad behind on field work this year but it all came together quickly. We didn’t have too much damage to our blinds which was amazing considering. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
It was a solid opener for the 2017 Texas Duck Season. Lots of puddle ducks on the coast thus far and strangely enough, we managed several fully plummed Blue Wing Teal drakes. These birds are way ahead of schedule on being fully “deck out”. Gadwal, Wigeon, Blue & Green Wing Teal, Redheads, Blue Bills, and our favorite Shoveler were putting on a close in decoying show. Even on a slick off on Saturday morning, we check full limits with the birds working the blocks well but finishing a little skittish in the slick water. Add 10 to 15 out of the South on Sunday and the birds finished really well over the blocks. Wind is just a must have on a lot of days and being on the X really helps. Check out our Photo Gallery.
It looks like we’ve got a light cold front coming around mid-week taking winds to a Northerly direction and temps down into the upper 50’s with highs in the low 70’s. That will be a welcome shift and should make for some really solid shooting.
Fishing Scene
Solid Trout and Redfish action continues over mud/grass and shell reefs mid-bay. Light winds early opened up to swarms of schooling Trout for Capt. James Cunningham. Wading shell put Trout to 20″ on the stringer working the gap in the reefs with soft plastics. Capt. Chris Cady reported a mixed bag of Redfish, Trout, and Black Drum for guests on slower fishing late week working popping cork shrimp. Start planning your trip today, check availability HERE.
Airboat Redfishing Trips – February – April Primetime
Lock down your dates early for some awesome airboat trips touring the back marsh of Matagorda Island. Tight schools of Black Drum and Redfish will be swarming over mud/grass and making for memories of a lifetime! Come see us!
The hunting and fishing is always best when you can get away!
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
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www.seadriftbayfishing.com
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.
