September 26, 2025
Warm Winter Pushes The Calendar Up!
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Ghost Writer Free – Authentic Mid-Coast
1-888-618-4868 – TEXT 361-648-3474 E-MAIL: kris@seadriftbayfishing.com
With a warmer than expected Winter, the fishing calendar will be taking off strong in February. From friends and family trips; to bachelor parties; corporate appreciation and team building; it’s going to be a lot of fun. Again this year, we’ll be emphasizing wade fishing for those one of a kind encounters with monster speckled Trout and Redfish. When it comes to boat fishing and corporate entertainment, we’ll be adding a Shadow Cast micro-skiff to the line-up for some unique fly fishing opportunities in the back marshes.
Airboat fishing will take prime time as we shift gears immediately after duck season closes on 1/27. These trips are a lot of fun and of course many of you already know that! If not, check it out. Slot Black Drum and Redfish congregate together in school after school over the warmer mud bottoms of the back lakes during this time and it is a rod bending bonanza!
In the mean time, strap on the waders and let’s get wet for some Monster Trout encounters of the “Corky Bite” variety. Topwaters won’t be far behind and Capt. Chris Cady will be on point for many of these trophy excursions with* Capt. Braden Proctor, Capt. Kolten Braun, and *Capt. Trey Ross hot on his heels.
Night Activities
There are no better add-ons to any trip than our guided Night Vision Hog Hunts or Flounder Gigging. These trips are a lot of fun for anyone really wanting to play hard.
Kayak Pack Trips – Overnight Adventures
We added a whole new dimension to our line-up late last year for the folks looking for unlimited relaxation, fishing, and wilderness immersion. Check out all of our great pack trips at Texas Kayak Safari
We’ve got lots and lots of great fishing ahead of us. So if you’re planning a trip, get started HERE.
Capt. Kris Kelley Castaway Lodge 1-888-618-4868 www.seadriftbayfishing.com
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.
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.
