September 30, 2025
Seadrift Riviera: Surf City Solids
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: MercuryMarine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; Castaway Rods; JL Marine; Pure Fishing; Corrosion X; and, Bob’s MachineShop.
The surf lit up as slack and northerly wind directions laid it to glass. Early morning squalls made the run a bit dicey but timing is everything in the surf and nobody plays the weather game better than we do. WNW at 3 on Thursday was followed Friday’s light north winds and we managed to get a solid two day run taking Trout to 28″ along the way. Anything but wade fishing turned sour mid week as the winds backed down and the bite flat-lined. We’re back in the bays today and it’s not looking real good but I’m still waiting on the wade fishing report to see if it’s any better.
Flounder Gigging
We’re sticking solid Flounder with guests taking in bay fishing followed by night gigging trips. Guests managed their limit last night sticking a couple of real nice fish along the way.
New Lodge Facilities
The new focal point at the lodge is the massive new indoor dining/conference building capable of seating 40 guests and then there’s the Bayou Complex. We’ve grown from a half acre footprint to 3.5 acres and 700′ of water frontage on Haley’s Bayou; lighted pavilions and horseshoe pits; Hill Country Flagstone Bayou Fireplace; a massive family room for cards & dominos or kicking back and relaxing; full size beds for couples; accommodations for 40 guests rich with Texas hospitality in a “Coastal Casual” atmosphere that our guests have come to know and love; and, the best staff and guides in the business.
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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.
