September 30, 2025
Head Shakers & Mud Boilers
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: MercuryMarine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; Castaway Rods; JL Marine; Pure Fishing; Corrosion X; and, Bob’s MachineShop.
Trout window is wide open from boat fishing to wading with fishing ranging to 27″. Redfish have been spotty and then Capt. Chris Cady took the “spotty” out of the equation when he stumbled into huge schools of both Redfish and Black Drum positioned on a very shallow sand flat. He said it was crazy crazy with doubles and triples for Joe G. and his son Landon fishing on board the airboat. Capt. James Cunningham and Eastep along with Capt. Donnie Heath had a trip interrupted by severed storms about noon time but managed to take some solid Trout and a few Redfish for the effort. JC said there just wasn’t much tide movement and the approaching storms seemed to have the bait shut down. Guests of Frank’s Paving from San Antonio sure hit it right though fishing with us over 3 days. Luis and Ronnie elected to stay for a 3rd day because the action was just too good. It’s always fun having them down, great guys. Working Trout boatfishing, Capt. Chris found them tightly schooled in several locations.
As we head into June, we’ll be looking for the fish to push toward deeper shell venues with shorelines hot early then slowing up a bit. All that is dependent on the wind and how the bay is holding up. More turbidity will push them toward the shorelines and shallower mud/grass bays. All in all, it’s shaping up to be another great Trout year.
Flounder Gigging
We’re coming into prime time on the shallow shorelines for Flounder and the night time temperatures offer an awesome experience sticking solid flatfish. Add that on to your trip for a memorable experience. Come see us!
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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.
