Howdy, y’all! Get ready for another update from the Texas coast. Our recent rains have been a blessing—back lakes and inland ponds are filling up and sweetening, setting the stage for a busy fall. Teal numbers are building nicely for the 9/20/25 opener, though all that water can spread birds out, so dove hunters might face some challenges for the 9/14/25 opener. On the fishing side, trout remain solid on open bay reefs in San Antonio Bay, while Redfish have been a bit spotty; we’re still waiting on that big August push so we know the best is yet to come.
Dove, Teal Season & Alligator Season
Alligator opens on 09/10 and runs through the 30th (last minute weekday hunters reach out if interested). Teal season (opens 9/20/25): The rains have sweetened the flats, and early flights are stacking up nicely. Expect teal to scatter over newly flooded areas, but concentrations should grow as the month progresses seadriftbayfishing.com .
Dove opener (9/14/25): With so much water inland, doves may be more dispersed. We’re scouting to find the balance between agriculture and water; we’ll keep you updated on the best spots seadriftbayfishing.com .
Fishing
Trout: Strong catches continue on shell-studded bay reefs in San Antonio Bay. The bite has been steady with soft plastics and live bait seadriftbayfishing.com .
Redfish: A bit hit-or-miss lately. We anticipate the usual August surge of reds pushing into shallow back lakes and upper marshes soon—when it happens, get ready for explosive action!
Outlook: Overall, the recent rains should set up a fantastic late summer and fall. Water levels and salinity are stabilizing, and baitfish are plentiful.
Cast & Blast & Waterfowl
It’s too early to call the big duck season, but now’s the time to lock in your cast & blast trips for fall and winter. We have availability in November and December, while January is nearly booked, except for a few dates at the very beginning and end of the month.
Reserve soon to secure your dates!
Come see us!
Whether you’re chasing teal, watching doves flutter over the fields, or casting for trout and reds, this fall promises excitement. Bring your family and friends, soak up the salt air and make memories with us.
Tight lines and happy hunting!
Capt. Kris Kelley Castaway Lodge – Seadrift, Texas 📞 (361)482-0570 | 🌐 seadriftbayfishing.com
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Centrally located in Seadrift, Texas, Castaway Lodge encompasses two adjacent campuses covering 3.5 acres with 700' of bayou frontage and 15,000 sf of comfort, convenience, and privacy in the Heart of Seadrift!
