September 30, 2025
Heavy Wing Shooting & Big Trout Stringers
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.
Mid-Bay Trout & Back Marsh Reds
Capt. Nathan Beabout reported an outstanding series of trips on soft plastics and slow movers taking solid Trout to 25″ and plenty of numbers in some nice pre-frontal weather windows. Cast & Blast guests hitting a few Redfish and Black Drum in slick-offs pre-front working flats and mud/grass potholes.
Duck Report
Just add wind and a touch of weather and we were certain our duck concentrations would respond and they did. Pre-front we were feeling thin on Redheads but that’s looking much better post front with falling water levels and plenty of wind. Capt. James Cunningham reported solid decoy action the last couple of days with ice on the decoy strings this morning. We’ll get to see if the birds freshened up a bit as the harshness of the weather eases up a bit. Things are certainly looking encouraging for awhile.
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.
