September 30, 2025
Meat Haul Meltdown
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Ghost Writer Free – Authentic Mid-Coast
1-888-618-4868 – TEXT 361-648-3474 E-MAIL: kris@seadriftbayfishing.com
Wading Lures, Bait Fishing North, Flounder Gigging, Airboat Redfishing
Meat Run Meltdown
The old line from the song Taking Care of Business comes to mind as I pen this report because “we’re taking what she’s giving and workin for a livin”! All cylinders firing in perfect order on all venues from wade fishing South with lures to Flounder Gigging to Airboat Redfishing; and Boat/Bait trips have just been incredible.
Capt. James Cunningham started things off Flounder Gigging with guests of Mike’s Landscaping taking full limits on a big run down south in foggy conditions. James managed to know it out of the park with full limits for them in fair conditions. Capt. Chris Cady has been running non-stop in the Airboat on back lakes trips. Slick offs have been making things challenging early with the slick calm foggy mornings with gin clear water but once the wind picks up a bit he’s been taking names and had guests plenty bowed-up. Capt. Donnie Heath led Kelly J and guests Laura to solid action wade fishing artificial in the back lakes and shorelines taking some nice fish with plenty of action on soft plastics. 8,000 folks follow us on Facebook
Heading North Over The Weekend
Corporate guests along with a bachelor party trip won’t soon forget this one. All boats landed on the fish first stop and never moved. What happened next was a meat haul extroardinaire with fast action on Delta Blue Cats mixed with Redfish and Black Drum. Anyone that knows anything about this area knows the absolute delicacy of our Blue Catfish that enter the bays during the Winter and Spring months. The brackish water is thought to purge them leaving mouth watering filets and some of the best eating that comes off the coast. With a 25 fish limit, landing on them can produce some crushing fish boxes that have us pulling out the fish lugs to tote them around. 4,200 folks follow us on Instagram
Busy Busy
We’ve got lots of fishing on tap this week and the weather looks amazing as we approach March. We finally got our burn ban lifted in the City and managed to get the last remenants of Hurricane Harvey up in smoke. We’re also putting the finishing touches on our Tackroom for Wader and Gun Rental and it turned out beautiful with lots of Cedar and old school toungue & groove pine shiplap. Check availability HERE.
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
1-888-618-4868
www.seadriftbayfishing.com
Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; Coastline Trailers; JL Marine; CorrosionX; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.

Posted on William oppeltTrustindex 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 on John GrahamTrustindex 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 on Bill N Pat HansenTrustindex 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 on Eric NagelTrustindex 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 on Alicia TeggTrustindex 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 on John MilanTrustindex 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 on Ry STrustindex 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.















