September 30, 2025
Mid-Coast “App”-Titude, Trout to 25″, White Wing Heavy
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
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.
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Off-Peak Specials
Harvey Headbanger Fishing Special – Trust me, we know all about it! Take a break and get some salt on you at 20% off our lodge package pricing. Dates available are 11/27-12/7/17. Did you know you can book either campus exclusively with parties of 12 or TAKE DOWN the whole facility with a group of 24.
Call us to make a reservation at [888-618-4868] or inquire HERE. Stay in touch by following us on Facebook.
Pre-Christmas Week Special – The Mayans obviously weren’t in the lodge business! Holidays falling on weekends leaves us with some holes in the schedule at big savings. Take 20% off our lodge package pricing on waterfowl and Cast & Blast combinations from 12/18-12/24 and go ahead and throw Christmas Day in as well! “Hey, we’re in Hurricane Recovery mode!
February Special – Button up for big savings, drift boat or wade fishing for Trophy Class Fish. Go big or go home! Get your dates on the books by January 31st and save big time $$. Click HERE for details. Follow us on Instagram.
Fishing Report
Relative calm of late and light weight cold fronts have provided a window of excellence on the water for guests. Limit boxes hit the boards yesterday with guests from all over the State for guests on Cast & Blast trips and fishing trips. Capt. Chris Cady led guests coming off a duck into straight up solid limits of Trout to 25″ throwing topwater and soft plastics working outside beaches over grass beds. Capt. Donnie Heath started lighting my phone up at dawn with monster Redfish and some Blue Catfish including a 6 to 8 Lb. bruiser. Donnie wound up taking full limits including an oversize fish at 34″ with the Beathard Fam. Capt. Braden Proctor has been on a hot streak the past few days poling into small schools of Redfish in the back lakes on glass conditions. He said there’s not a bunch of fish in any one place but each location is holding a few that are ready to eat! Check out our Photo Gallery!
Waterfowl Report
Being on the “X” has put down some solid shoots of puddle ducks. Afternoons the past few days have been best with winds picking up slightly mid day over slick calm conditions early. We picked up a cool front today and the winds haven’t reached double digit. That can be some challenging conditions unless you’re on the “X”!
Airboat Redfishing Trips – February to April Primetimes
Take a look at fishing like you’ve never seen before with these high octane adventures in the back reaches of our marshes and environs. Hop aboard our custom Air Ranger Airboats and let the fun begin! These trips are in high demand, consider booking well in advance.
On The Horizon – In The Split
We’ll be welcoming Cast and Blast guests for a corporate goose/fish combination along with a smattering of fishing trips. We’ve got plenty of availability through 12/8 if you would like to get some sun and salt on you. We’re offering a great special for this off peak window, come see us.
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
1-888-618-4868
www.seadriftbayfishing.com

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.















