September 30, 2025
Fog & Mild Weather Present Challenges
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.
We had a little down time heading for the Christmas Holiday weekend and that was a great time to regroup and consider the many blessings of the season while thanking God for his miracles and Grace. We hope that you had a wonderful Christmas and we’re wishing everyone the brightest of New Years!
Mid-Bay Trout & Back Marsh Reds
Monday was back to work day for us as we welcomed Bill G. and guests fishing with Capt. Chris Cady. He checked limits of Redfish on slack winds and lots of clear water. He was focusing on off color zones working mud/grass pockets in the back lakes pinpointing bait in the deeper potholes. No quick limits to mention just a productive day. As they switched gears for Trout and made a drift they encountered some folks with motor problems and the guests elected to wrap things up and give the folks a tow. That’s The Spirit!
Duck Report
Monday evening we welcomed guests from the Carolina’s and North Texas in for duck hunting. There’s just nothing like slack winds, light pressure, and fog to put a damper on things. Still, we’ve been managing a few good shoots through the mild weather. There’s no shortage of birds, the guides are just having to dig deeper and harder with execution always forefront in the hard times. It looks like we may be on the edge of at least a wind shift (hate to call it a cold front) with a slight dip in temperatures. Pintail, Gadwal, Redheads, Teal, Wigeon, Bluebill, and Shoveler have been dominating the straps with an occassional goose or two when they make a mistake
February Special
Join us during the entire month of February 2017 for great fishing at impressive pricing.
Guests Per Boat – Pricing
Party of 2 – $325 p/person
Party of 3 – $250 p/person
Party of 4 – $225 p/person
This special pricing includes a one night stay at the lodging, meals, fishing trip, and fish cleaning/packaging. Bait is available at an additional charge. Taxes, and gratuities are not included.
“The hunting and fishing is always best when you can get away!”
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
1-888-618-4868
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.
