Seadrift Bay Fishing Reports

2025/2026 Preview: Wet Cycle Brings Rebirth to the Bays
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Saturday, July 5, 2025
After years of dry conditions and unpredictable rainfall, we’re finally enjoying the benefits of a true wet cycle.
Fishing Season Heating Up!
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Fishing / Monday, July 1, 2024
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23/24 Fall Preview - Back to Drought Conditions
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Tuesday, August 8, 2023
We've had our share of wet cycles dampening our fun, but this time around, the drought's changing the game.
Quick Disconnect!
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Monday, August 7, 2023
We are absolutely grateful for the trust you've placed in us to provide incredible fishing experiences that create memories to last a lifetime.
Summer Update - Great Memories Ahead!
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Friday, July 7, 2023
With the arrival of fall, we can expect to see Trout and Redfish actively foraging in the migratory bait stocks. As the water begins to cool down, these species become more aggressive, making it the perfect time to target them.
Busy Fishing Season Ahead!
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Fishing / Saturday, March 4, 2023
The Guides are reporting back lakes mixing of Black Drum and Redfish associated with the spawn and they're right on time.
22/23 Fall Preview - Texas Drought
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Thursday, August 11, 2022
Gators - We're just about at max capacity and presently filling out a few remaining dates. If you're interested, now is the time to finalize those plans.
Looking For Calm Ahead
Posted By Kris/ In Fishing / Monday, May 23, 2022
Redfish will frequent the shell pads also foraging from reef to reef where the menu looks good!
Majestic Reds & Other Fall Colors
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Saturday, October 16, 2021
Lots of challenges but pretty reasonable rewards for folks burning the candle at both ends. Capt. Pat Lester, Capt. Chris Cady, Capt. Mike Foster, and others sticking some solid flatties of late both wading and by flounder boat.
Trout Transitions Ahead, 2021 Gonna Be Awesome
Posted By Kris/ In Castaway Lodge Hunting Fishing / Thursday, April 15, 2021
Black Drum schools are just now getting thick in the back lakes mixing with foraging pods of Redfish

Latest Posts

Posted 7/5/2025/By Kris
The heart of waterfowl season arrives in November, and the wet cycle has already begun !
Posted 6/25/2025/By Kris
From shell-studded bay reefs to the remote back lakes of Matagorda
Posted 2/25/2025/By Kris
An unseasonably warm Winter carried over much of the Fall fishing
Posted 9/8/2024/By Kris
What remains to be seen, though, is how healthy the flyway will be this season.
Posted 7/1/2024/By Kris
With changing tides and temperatures, our guides adapted quickly

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