October 1, 2025
Emmergent Grass Reds, Shell Trout
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.
What a really nice stretch of gorgeous weather! Add some great fishing over the holiday week and life just doesn’t get much better. We were booked solid for the holiday weekend with guests “choosing” to make Castaway Lodge their place to spend time with family and loved ones.
On the fishing scene scattered schools of Redfish and Black Drum bent the rods for most of our guests with Capt. James E. running into Trout over area shell reefs briefly. Gafftop are definitely starting to show up over shell reefs and that’s a sure sign that Trout are soon to follow. Gulp’s under a popping cork managed to fool the Trout to 22″ while Redfish and Black Drum are still working on cut bait and fresh dead shrimp. Shallow bays and skinny back lakes have been the go to locations working mud pockets and emmergent grass beds.
We hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable weekend, come see us when you get ready to break away!
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Capt. Kris Kelley
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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.
