September 30, 2025
Thanksgiving Memories
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; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
We enjoyed having everyone over the big Holiday and that made for lots of family time on the water and great memories. Crazy fishing and strong size positioning has just put smiles on a lot of faces. Whether working fallouts on a tide pullback or back lake potholes and lakes, guests have been having a ball. Capt. Braden managed some solid Trout numbers coming off scouting intel before dialing in a little late the Redfish Rodeo led by Capt. Kolten. Capt. Donnie has been working on the island and upper bays day to day depending on the winds. Mud/grass pockets have been holding decent fish including a smattering of Black Drum. Capt. Chris Cady has been hitting the ducks hard but staying on top of the fish as well. The Gerte family had a great day with Chris on Friday. Above average water temperatures have been keeping the patterns pretty normal thus far.
Duck Report
Cold fronts continue position ducks on the bays and back lakes. The intensity of the fronts leaves a little to be desired and we noticed the birds getting a little stale toward the end of the split. We’ll be looking for some big weather from the North to keep the migration heading this way so stay tuned.
December/February Off Peak Specials
Join us during the duck split closure from 11/27 to 12/09 and February 2017 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 lodging, meals, fishing trip, and fish cleaning/packaging. Bait is available at an additional charge. Taxes, and gratuities are not included.
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.
