September 30, 2025
Tops N Tails, Flounder Run, Jetties, Back Lakes & Airboat Redfishing
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: MercuryMarine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; JL Marine; Pure Fishing; Corrosion X; and, Bob’s MachineShop.
Tops N Tails
Awesome fishing and great weather combined to set the backdrop for lots of memorable trips of late. Post frontal high pressure had Capt. Nathan Beabout waist deep in Trout and Redfish taking topwaters and soft plastics late week into the weekend wade fishing artificial lures. Shorelines have been the go to and the water has just been gorgeous.
Airboat Redfishing & Back Water BayFishing Action
Redfish got a little tough and spotty early week and then it was lights out with Capt. Braden Proctor just nailing them and never moving. Capt. James Cunningham had to work a little harder to full limits and Capt. Chris Cady reported airboat redfishing was solid with spotty schools and hammer holes coming through for guests. Capt. Donnie Heath managed near limits with guests coming off of night floundering.
Flounder Gigging
Wade gigging proved less affective than Flounder Boats that were able to located fish in soft and bottomless bayous where the fish had congregated. Capt. Donnie Heath and Capt. Pat Lester teamed up to rotate guests onto the boat and get everyone on fish. Hats off to both guides for the strong effort and overcoming full moon conditions to get eveyone on fish. Big solid “saddle blankets” are definitely on the move.
Jetties
The jetties are producing lots of Redfish action with Vermillion Snapper and the occasional Spanish Mackeral coming to hand. Not much in the way of Bull Reds on a trip Saturday, however.
Big Duck Season
Now is the time to be zeroing in on finalizing dates and scheduling trips for the upcoming regular Texas Duck Season which kicks off for us on November 5th. Come see us.
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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.
