October 1, 2025
Redfish Take The Spotlight
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Rapidly changing conditions found us covering all bases while leaning toward explosive Redfish action. Big winds and water conditions have been immediately giving way to complete bay slick-offs. Give us the wind, we’ll take it out of any direction any day. This led to huge boxes of Redfish centered in the upper end of the slot from one end of the bay system to the other.
Back Lakes Blow-Up
Capt. Chris Cady reported strong Redfish action by airboat in the back lakes and shallow bays. On the bayboat front we’ve been seeing Redfish working over mud/shell and mud/grass with the best bite very early. Capt. James Cunningham reported “it’s on over here” as schools of large upper end fish were plowing bait along with solid Black Drum. Capt. Doug Russell helped broaden our range of options finding fish in fringe areas unexplored bringing it home for the Kyle S. group and Chris L. party.
Lures & Bait
We’ve been freelining bait in these areas as well as working artificial lures with drag burning success. A cool front with north winds to 20 knots on Saturday found explosive fishing drifting the back lakes with bait and artificial lures. Big Redfish and Trout to 22″ fell to this approach. Upper slot fish make for serious encounters on the rod and white knuckle moments on the net every time. Double bow-ups and surging fish with criss crossing lines and scrambling crew are what it’s all about!
We are in the first inning of this transition and more cool snaps on the weather front are getting ready to ignite a great experience on the water. Hats off to all the guides for digging in and making memories through a trying stretch of weather. Come see us when you get a chance!
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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.
