September 30, 2025
“Pulling Levers & Tightening Drags”
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.
We’re looking good on the fishing scene as we welcomed guests late week and weekend. Scouting revealed a number of potential levers that we could pull on behalf of our guests. From hot Redfish action to mixed Trout and Redfish working mud/grass, having multiple hot spots and “choices” is a good thing and we took full advantage. Go to on Trout and mixed Redfish was utilizing scant supplies of live shrimp under popping cork; Redfish have been best on shrimp and cutters over mud pockets and heavier grass venues day to day.
Water temperatures have been holding and there are still fish shallow and I expect we’ll see them going from deep to shallow depending on weather and cold fronts. This push and pull movement is something seen many times over the years. Some days during the chill of Winter and Spring there just aren’t any fish shallow and that’s bad news for the fish because there’s only one place left to be and that’s deep. The faster you figure that out during cooler months the better.
Duck Scene
We’re knocking on the door to the second split opening of the Texas Duck Season and we’re excited about the second half! Reports coming out of the field indicated we’ve picked up some more birds and while the weather report looks like we need to be sipping umbrella drinks at the beach I doubt that’s going to hold. We’ll be looking for the teeth of whatever Winter we’re going to have to set in. Tides are beginning to show some signs of backing down and the prospects for getting some more water out of the bays is looking encouraging.
Lodge News
While it seems like we’ve been pushing dirt around for ever on the bayou addition, we have been! The really heavy equipment is inbound and we expect to finalize the beautification process over the next several weeks.
Happy Holidays!
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
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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.
