September 30, 2025
Water Dump Complicating Things For Area Boaters
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Sponsored by: Mercury Marine; Air Ranger Airboats; Haynie Bay Boats; Baysport Marine Victoria; JL Marine; Pure Fishing; and, Bob’s Machine Shop.
Back Lakes Beat
A big water fall out on westerly winds are really complicating things for area boaters. Extreme low water conditions should only get worse heading toward the weekend as a big Northerly flow hits the Gulf. That has made things at the boat ramp extremely complicated and treacherous with boaters piling up on flats and grounding out all over the place. One thing is for sure, there will be a lot of fish on the outside beaches, cuts, guts, and bayous until something changes. More awesome fishing ahead, come see us!
Duck Report
Upper bay blinds are out of water with birds dumping to potholes more or less insulated and isolated from dry bayous and access points. Capt. James Cunningham reported tough sledding early but very productive during the afternoon session. Puddle ducks with a few divers had congragated to grass bed locations coming off of freshwater and that made for limit shoots on Pintail, Teal, Wigeon, and Redheads.
February Special
Book your February trip by January 31st, 2017 and join us 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.
