October 1, 2025
Thankful Bounty, Fin & Fowl
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday! On the bay Trout continued to impress with nice catches for cast and blast participants. Despite really mild weather heading to the weekend we managed to keep the guns warm. The very welcomed cool front made for improved action over the big weekend. Trout have been working over shell and shell mud taking live shrimp and imitations under a popping cork. Just keepers would sum up the size range with a few fish pushing toward 17-18″.
Jerry S. decided to make another run at the fish with us with his second trip in as many weeks and Friday was just glass ahead of the cool front. I was pretty sure we were hamstrung with no wind and a lot of 
uncomfortably clear water. I could tell things were well off pace when we stumbled into some fish working the incoming tide hanging over mud/scattered shell. I powere poled down on them and we literally sat in one area casting 360 degrees around the boat and pulled full limits with some catch and release. That was dodging a bullet given the conditions for sure.
If continued mild December weather stays on us we’re expecting no slowdown in this pattern which should make for continued success on cast and blast trips. We hope the start of the week is a good one for everybody. Come see us when you get a chance!
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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.
