September 30, 2025
Rod Bending Trend Our Friend
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; Corrosion X; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
The Best of Fall action on the water begins to really kick off as temperatures climbed back up last week. From Oyster reefs to shallow flats and back lakes, drag ripping runs and humped up schools of solid Redfish and Black Drum were just a spectacle. Trout working shell tapers was just icing on the cake for our guests.
Wind catalysts moving forward on the calendar will be the igniter for a cool down on the temps and an explosive reaction on the rods. From wade fishing to casual boat fishing, the action and outlook couldn’t get much better.
Environs
Back lake grass growth has exploded with the freshwater runoff over recent months. This is an under discussed positive bolstering a strengthening in the outlook of the health of the bays. From waterfowl hunting to fishing, the curve from hyper salination to more normal salinity levels is returning. This is the cyclical nature of conditions in the outdoors and the “trend is definitely our friend”.
Texas Duck Hunting
Capt. James Cunningham reported a nice in migration of mixed Teal, Redheads, other big ducks on Friday. Concentrations build as we approach the opener end of this month.
Kayak Base
We are working on clearing and cleaning 180′ of bayou frontage and have already got the Kayaking launch formed up. This will lead to miles of scenic touring and other more advanced trails and team building experiences in the future for our guests. Stay tuned.
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Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
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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.
