October 1, 2025
September on the “Red Line”
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Fall Harvest On The Move
We hope everyone had a great Labor Day Weekend. It’s only fitting that we were working over the stretch taking Redfish in the slot and beyond. We’ve been working with bait over a variety of area structures. Water levels have come up a bit allowing us to shift our focus to other productive areas.
Seasonal Shifts
Transitions are underway heading into the Teal, Dove, and Texas Alligator Season openers. Southerly winds are backing down giving way to variations of North and ENE winds. This has dropped off a few Hummingbirds here at the lodge and Teal are showing over our flooded locations. Maturing shrimp and other finfish are staging up for migrations out of the bays and this is certainly a positive catalyst for fishing moving forward into October/November.
Night Time/Right Time
As crops are coming out of the fields, droves of wild hogs are plowing into them. We are now offering Night Vision Hog/Fish combinations trips for groups looking to pull the trigger and set the hook now through the end of September. Lodging/meals; guided fishing; bait; cutting edge Night Vision hog hunts in a neat and tight logistics package are our signature, minimum party of 3.
Texas Lizards
The RPM gauge is pegged to the red line here in September and the first big opener will be the 2013 Texas Alligator Season. After last years Gatorfest Win with a 13’1″ lizard, we ponder the chances again this season. The work has already begun as the gear comes together retooling lines; scouting; and, getting everything together. Yea, we are pumped for the rush that is Texas Alligator Hunting!
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Capt. Kris Kelley
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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.
