September 25, 2025
Mid-Bay Reveals Treasure, Texas Duck Hunting Seasons Set
Texas coastal duck hunting guides cross over between fishing and waterfowl and during primetime execute both seamlessly. Cast and blast combination trips during November find plenty of ducks on the coast along with an excellent set up weather wise for great opportunities in both venues. This is an important emphasis for in-State and golden triangle patrons considering a trip.
**Fishing Report**
Mild winds continue a blistering pace on the water with guests enjoying solid Trout action. Limits have been coming in reminiscent of old school days where limits bled into more limits day after day. We’ll see how that holds up through the next couple of months. Redfishing has been waning at present with scattered fish buried in less than ideal locations. We’ll see them come back together and tighten up schools sometime in July carrying through to August before changing real estate. The surf is starting to be a consideration but it’s hard leaving great fishing here in the bays.
**Night Fishing Adventures – Beating The Heat & The Crowds**
Another approach is “night fishing”. It’s an amazing adventure for skilled anglers and novices alike and it’s an absolute passion among our guides. We’re no strangers to darkness and moving around the bays and mazes of back lake marshes. I’ve always said Capt. James Cunningham is better in the darkness than he is in the daylight, ha! He’s darn good in the daylight so there you have it. Experienced anglers enjoy wade fishing shorelines working artificial and topwaters in the darkness along with live bait when in season. Less experienced anglers might find a boat fishing trip more to their liking, keeping close to the ice chest under the lights.
There are many advantages to night fishing including less boat traffic and that tends to find the fish feeding and schooling in a more relaxed atmosphere. Check out **[Night Fishing](https://seadriftbayfishing.com/Services-Packages/Fishing/Night-Fishing)** for more information.
**Lodge News – Migratory Seasons Set**
South Zone dove season starts 9/14 thru 11/3 with Special White Wing season 9/1 & 2; and 9/7 & 8; Early Teal Sept. 14th thru 29th; Regular Duck Season 11/2 thru 12/1 and 12/14 thru 1/26. Sandhill Cranes 12/14 thru Jan 19. Check out our **[Photo Gallery](https://www.flickr.com/photos/64072859@N02/)**.
We’ve got lots and lots of great fishing ahead of us. So if you’re planning a trip, get started [HERE](https://seadriftbayfishing.com/calendar).**
**Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
1-888-618-4868
www.seadriftbayfishing.com**
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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.






