September 25, 2025
Wild Texas Alligator Hunting Ahead!
Texas largest Wild Alligator outfitter is located in the heart of gator country in Seadrift, Texas. Since the season became legal in the late 1980’s, we have been perfecting our approach to the harvest of Wild Texas Alligators covering hundreds of miles of waterfront property in nearly 5 counties. Our harvest ratio has hovered at or near 100% for years, some tougher than others considering droughts and flooding.
**Fishing Report**
It was big time here at the lodge over the 4th of July Holiday and we enjoyed visiting with guests from all over the State. From boat to wade fishing, guests found some fast action working shorelines wade fishing while boat fishing was a tad slower on higher winds. Redfish action on the airboats has picked up a bit from past weeks with Capt. Chris Cady reporting solid numbers with guests of Jimmy S. on Wednesday. Redfish concentrations have a ways to go yet before we’d call them “schooled up” but we look for it starting later this month!
Since things have been on the breezy side, we haven’t made any runs to the surf lately and we believe the best of that action is still ahead of us this month. Peeling back the dirty water and pulling some green to the beach surf will surely put an exclamation mark on the fishing so far this year.
**Alligator Season**
The season start September 10th thru the 30th and we’ve got the best properties and plenty of tags still left at this time. The schedule is pretty tight thought with a lot of fishing so we’re really going to have to drill down on dates this time. Let’s get those trips on the move as soon as possible.
**Eyeing Duck Season**
November and December are the months for in State waterfowlers to catch the best on Cast & Blast trips. Check out our **[Photo Gallery](https://www..flickr.com/photos/64072859@N02/)**
We’ve got lots and lots of great fishing ahead of us. So if you’re planning a trip, get started **[HERE](https://seadriftbayfishing.com/calendar).**
**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.
