October 1, 2025
We Can Either Surf or Ski!
Castaway Lodge Seadrift Report
By Capt. Kris Kelley
Fishing continues strong given the mild temperatures and a little water bounceback heading toward the close of The Texas Duck Season. Capt. Chris continues to ride the Reds like Zorro scouting again this morning ahead of a trip with Steve Lightfoot spokesman for TPWD and Photographer/Writer with Texas Sporting Journal and guest Roy Biles. He’s been working fallout fish on the low water conditions and there are some absolute bruisers in the bunch. Capt. James and I burned a stretch of beach returning from a duck trip and the slick glass conditions left the “solids” no place to hide. Shoulder to shoulder in places led Taylor P. and guest to solid action including upper end Black Drum.
Ducks/Geese/Cranes
The cold front slated for mid-day today has been rescheduled for after duck season, of course. So we are looking at some nice boogey board weather with maybe even some fog heading to the close of season and that’s got us all fired up! We’ll make the best of it and either “surf or ski” our way out of 2013 waterfowl. Capt. Jake had a great hunt on Cranes taking full limits over decoys which made the trip for the guys.
Taking Names
Goose hunting continues productive and we are heading straight into the conservation season opener on Monday with more guests arriving shortly thereafter. Extended tubes, plenty of shells, and electronic callers should make for some sore shoulders.
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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.
