October 1, 2025
Fish Traps, Low Water Realities
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
No Spring tide as of yet, water levels remain low and falling here on the back side of the full Moon. We’re seeing fish make big moves during the day with areas void at times only to be chocker block a short time later. Capt. Chris made a run at Trout yesterday managing a few smalls and sparse keepers working PCS. Redfish were willing and able as Capt. James and Chris dialed them in mid-day working up near limits for one boat and half limits for another.
Sometimes when the fish get piled up and more or less trapped by low water they can turn “lock-jaw” and play hard to get. It can be a game of cat and mouse with very few secrets between the two. In other words, we know they are there and they know we are after them. Somedays these conditions work in our favor and other days not.
“It’s Always Nice to Hear”
This came in from Mike O. at Diversified Steel:
“Great day fishing with Castaway Lodge. Limits of reds and near limits of drum. We threw back about 8 keeper reds and tagged a red over 28″. Ms. Wendi is still the best cook on the coast! Thanks for showing my son an awesome fishing adventure that he will never forget. See ya’ll soon.”
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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.
