September 30, 2025
Sour Grass On Big Water
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; JL Marine; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
Fishing Report
Mixing it up in the back lakes are big schools of Redfish and Black Drum working mud/grass pockets seemingly well ahead of their late February/March “mixer”. That is seemingly coinciding with warmer than normal temperatures again this January putting alot of fish “precariously shallow” and setting up for problems in a prolonged cold snap. Capt. Donnie Heath went to work on them yesterday with guests coming off a morning hunt; Capt. Chris Cady will be doing the same this afternoon and tomorrow with guests Airboat Redfishing. That’s putting the calendar well advanced for the pattern presently and the outlook for February and March just keeps getting better.
Duck Report
Full moon phase with early slick offs continued to make morning hunts a little bit tricky with just a huge disparity in morning and afternoon success. That’s all about to turn as we head to the tail end of what has been just a great season for our guests. Capt. James Cunningham reported ducks holding tight to “sour grass” on higher than normal tides gorging on it. He said they were hung up on that stuff so hard they didn’t even want to leave it when we came rolling in on them. That made for some exceptional shoots on Wigeon, Teal, and Pintail. Divers have been making a spectacle of the afternoon hunts with honest decoying and beauty.
February “Net Positive” Fishing Special
Book your February trip dates by January 31st and join us for great fishing at impressive pricing.
Guests Per Boat – Pricing
Party of 2 – $325 p/person
Party of 3 – $250 p/person
Party of 4 – $225 p/person
This special pricing includes a one night stay at The Lodge, meals, fishing trip, and fish cleaning/packaging. Bait is available at an additional charge. Taxes, and gratuities are not included. Excludes airboat trips.
The hunting and fishing is always best when you can get away!
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
1-888-618-4868
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.
