Born and raised in Port O'Connor, Captain Pat Ragusin (locally known as "Pickle") is ready to help you any way he can to make your fishing trip successful and fun.  He's been paddling around and fishing the Port O'Connor Bay System for over 30 years and knows the area like the back of his hand.  He is a USCG certified Captain, holding a Master of Steam or Motor Vessels (100 Ton) License.  Whether you're a seasoned fisherman or a novice looking for some new excitement, we can design your perfect outing.  Port O'Connor offers world class fishing on the Texas Gulf Coast.  Salty Dog Outfitters offers Boat, Jetty, Surf, Kayak, Fly, and Wade Fishing Guide's Services using both artificial lures and live bait to catch Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, and other species. 

Capt. Alan "Tink" Cartmell provides versatility when it comes to fishing the Port O' Connor area.  We offer Boat, Jetty, Surf, Kayak, Fly, and Wade Fishing Guides Services using both artificial lures and live bait to catch Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder and other species.

Capt. Alan "Tink" Cartmell provides an enjoyable experience for both novice and experienced anglers with his years of experience fishing the pristine Port O' Connor bay system.

The primary top three fish sought after are Reds (Red Drum or Redfish), Specks (Speckled Sea Trout) and Flounder. It is a unique area where you can catch many other types of fish including Tarpon, Jacks, Sharks, Sheephead, Ling, Mackerel, etc.

Welcome to our brand-new 10,000 sq foot lodge. The lodge is nestled on 2.1 acres overlooking San Antonio Bay and has a 21,000 sq foot parking lot, 2500 sq foot wrap around deck, and an amazing outdoor kitchen with fire ring, both built with Austin rock. The lodge sleeps up to 29 guests. The lodge offers 8 full time fishing and waterfowl guides, a full time cook, wait staff, and daily housekeeping.  

While attending to the special needs of small private groups is a given, we consider corporate groups a specialty. The hunting and fishing lodge is the ultimate location for off-site meetings and team building. The staff at the lodge provides the perfect backdrop for combining business and pleasure. From contests to conferences, audio-visual to meeting rooms; we make the arrangements that fit the specific and varied needs of the group. Let us take the “hassle out of hosting”. Our experience with numerous corporate groups insures that everything will run smoothly.

Located in the "heart of Seadrift" on the middle Texas Gulf Coast. You'll find hospitality, the comfort of well designed lodging, the tastes and smells of rich Southern dining, and the best full-time hunting and fishing Guides that are "Team Castaway". Let us show you why Castaway Lodge is "the destination" for your next hunting or fishing adventure!

Kris & Wendi Kelley

Family Friendly

Family groups and friends find the comfort and hospitality of home along with a warm welcome and relationships that last a lifetime. Friendly, personable, helpful, and professional Guides are a "trademark of trust" with our guests. 

Corporate Specialists

Castaway Lodge offers the perfect backdrop for your next corporate fishing trip. Logistics and group planning are our specialty along with talented and personable Guides whose Job One is to "service" your clients and staff members.  

Professional Guides

The best fishing and hunting trips start with the best Seadrift Guides. Our Guides are conservation minded professionals that we've hand picked and have been working with us for years. Our Guides reflect a patient safety conscious professionalism backed by the experience of thousands of days on the water "making memories of a lifetime". Relationships are an essential part of any business, don't hesitate to request your favorite Guide.

Fishing the Port O’Connor area bay system, Ispiritu Santo Bay, San Antonio Bay, Matagorda Bay and surf. These waters offer the most productive fishing habitat found on the Texas Gulf Coast. Speckled Trout, Redfish, and Flounder are the game of choice, referred to as "The Texas Grand Slam!!!"