September 30, 2025
The “X” Is On The Move
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; Coastline Trailers; JL Marine; CorrosionX; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
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Off-Peak Specials
Pre-Christmas Week Special – The Mayans obviously weren’t in the lodge business! Holidays falling on weekends leaves us with some holes in the schedule at big savings. Take 20% off our lodge package pricing on waterfowl and Cast & Blast combinations from 12/18-12/24 and go ahead and throw Christmas Day in as well! “Hey, we’re in Hurricane Recovery mode!
February Special – Button up for big savings, drift boat or wade fishing for Trophy Class Fish. Go big or go home! Get your dates on the books by January 31st and save big time $$. Click HERE for details. Follow us onInstagram.
Fish & Fowl Report
A little bit of fishing and a whole lot of waterfowl with the kick-off of the 2nd Split Texas Duck Season opener. We’re crazy busy and loving the memorable moments with folks from all over the State and the Nation. Capt. James Cunningham; Capt. Chris Cady; and Capt. Donnie Heath have had the honors on fishing of late and manage to take some nice Trout and Redfish for the effort working live bait from the boat. Capt. Chris stumbled into a “deck loader” on Blue Catfish which are an absolute delicacy with guests of Dean Woods and family.
We opened the 2nd split strong on ducks with the occasional goose hunt mixed in during the split. Slick off conditions and now ultra low water have is becoming a rapidly developing challenge we’ll be navigating. It looks like a cold front is inbound and that could make for some great shooting. Lots of real estate is out of play on the low water and that’s going to bracket the birds in some locations. We’ll have to be on the “x” for best results and right now we’re not exactly sure where that is. We’ll start finding out more tomorrow. Check out ourPhoto Gallery!
Airboat Redfishing Trips – February to April Primetimes
Take a look at fishing like you’ve never seen before with these high octane adventures in the back reaches of our marshes and environs. Hop aboard our custom Air Ranger Airboats and let the fun begin! These trips are in high demand, consider booking well in advance.
Capt. Kris Kelley
Castaway Lodge
1-888-618-4868
www.seadriftbayfishing.com

Posted on William oppeltTrustindex 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 on John GrahamTrustindex 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 on Bill N Pat HansenTrustindex 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 on Eric NagelTrustindex 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 on Alicia TeggTrustindex 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 on John MilanTrustindex 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 on Ry STrustindex 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.















