September 30, 2025
Night Visions & Full Moon Decisions
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; JL Marine; CorrosionX; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
Like clockwork over the full moon cycle our guides were reporting increasing challenges on the water as feeding went from aggressive early to zero only firing up again after 1:00pm. That’s some tough stuff for guests to work through with light fish boxes into the noon hour only to bend the boards with the catch after the lunch break. Not every moon cycle is the same and the fish don’t always react that way. I’ve never felt it was a negative unless combined with a couple of other nasty events and then we get into a 1 + 1 = (5) situation. Combine the challenges of a full moon with a big water fall out and then put a 30 mph wind on top of that and I promise you’ll have your hands full figuring that out. When that happens you better hope you’re lucky and good!
Water levels have been on the average low side of things and that’s put fish in the deeper mud pockets and swales in the back lakes and shallow bays. Lots of fish were checked at the cleaning table over the past week and water temperatures are getting close to comfortable for wet wading.
Flounder Gigging/Wade Fishing
Capt. Chris Cady and guests managed half limits of flounder on a trip Saturday evening missing a few that would have had them closer to limits. Nobody wore waders on that trip, so we’re getting there.
Night Vision Hog Hunting
Night Vision Hog Hunts have been in focus lately with guests taking the opportunity to knock down some solid hogs after fishing trips. These hunts are a lot of fun for new and old hunters alike.
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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.
