September 30, 2025
Green Grass & High Tides Forever
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: MercuryMarine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; JL Marine; Pure Fishing; Corrosion X; and, Bob’s MachineShop.
Grand Opening Whirlwind
We welcomed guests totalling around 60 folks for the big event and even had visits from friends I hadn’t seen since the 80’s. It was a fishing blowout extravaganza with the guides hitting it hard and heavy from South SAB to the surf. From wade fishing to boat fishing the surf, guests managed solid action on Trout to 25″ and Redfish beyond the slot. I’ve got to thank everyone for the serious attention to detail among all the staff and all the hard work that pulled it off seamlessly. Capt. Jeff Larson managed some big Trout from the surf pushing 25″ with Capt. Terry Spoonemore hitting the Redfish hard against shallow grasslines all the way up on the bank including oversized fish. Terry said “there was no indication the fish were that shallow but they were there”. Capt. James Cunningham; Capt. Chris Cady; Capt. Donnie Heath; and Capt. Pat Lester all managed solid boxes as well.
Lodge News
We dedicated the Pavilions and named them after our neighbor in an event the evening of the Grand Opening. What a great man, 77 years old now, hung with me through the 16 to 18 hour days 7 days a week for months as we completely transformed the bayou property for development. Come visit the Rodney “Butch” Mullins Pavilions and have a cold one.
Congratulations to Capt. Nathan & Margaret Beabout on the birth of their new baby boy. Mattson Beabout was born last night at 1:34am and mom and baby are doing fine.
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Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
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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.
