Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC 

5.0
(195 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Padre Boulevard 5701, South Padre Island, TX 78597, United States–

Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC 

South Padre Island, TX, United States
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25 ft
5
5.0
(195 reviews)

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Come aboard and build great memories while fishing right next to South Padre Island, in the Laguna Madre Bay, with Captain Marc.

Enjoy the beautiful sunrises with a morning trip and get a jump on catching Speckled Trout, along with Black Drum and great Redfish. Or book an afternoon trip and enjoy a great day in the sun with the Captain.

The Captain has been fishing since he was young boy, it has been a life long passion. And he spends most of his adult life on the water, or talking about the hot spots, with other Captains.

He enjoys having kids on board, so build a great memory with the family. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a kids face when reeling in their first catch, or their first time hooking a Red or Black Drum.

Catch cleaning, filleting, and live bait are available at an additional cost.

So climb aboard and get ready for some great memories with Captain Marc.

Come aboard and build great memories while fishing right next to South Padre Island, in the Laguna Madre Bay, with Captain Marc.

Enjoy the beautiful sunrises with a morning trip and get a jump on catching Speckled Trout, along with Black Drum and great Redfish. Or book an afternoon trip and enjoy a great day in the sun with the Captain.

The Captain has been fishing since he was young boy, it has been a life long passion. And he spends most of his adult life on the water, or talking about the hot spots, with other Captains.

He enjoys having kids on board, so build a great memory with the family. There is nothing more rewarding than to see a kids face when reeling in their first catch, or their first time hooking a Red or Black Drum.

Catch cleaning, filleting, and live bait are available at an additional cost.

So climb aboard and get ready for some great memories with Captain Marc.

Marc Vrban
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THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 3HR AM TRIP
In high demand Last booked: 15 hours ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 3HR PM TRIP
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 5HR AM TRIP
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 8HR TRIP
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $800
Entire boat: 2 people
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 5HR PM TRIP
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
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5.0
195 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (235)

What anglers say

97%
Great experience
97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (195)

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Hillery Carraway
Hillery Carraway
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Great Fishing Trip!
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 5HR AM TRIP on October 12, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Marc and his wife Brandi! They were both so friendly and made the whole trip fun from start to finish. We caught speckled trout and made lots of memories. My 7-year-old had an absolute blast. They were incredibly patient and great with him, and he hasn't stopped talking about it since. One thing we really appreciated was not having to worry about packing drinks. They had plenty of water and Gatorade on board for everyone, which made things so much easier, especially with a little one. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great fishing trip, especially families with kids. We loved it and will definitely be back!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Marc Vrban
Response from Captain

thank you Hillery for such a great review! fishbwere slow but you guys hung in there. Wild Man is a really good young man. I had alot of fun with him. I think he will turn out to be quite tge fisherman when he gets older. tgank you again and hope to see you soon.

Stevie Lake
Stevie Lake
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
great Captain and crew!
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 3HR PM TRIP on October 25, 2026 • 2 adults

We enjoyed our time on the water and with Captain Marc and his wife/first mate Brandie. They were very accommodating and made us feel comfortable and aware at all times of what was happening. The coast guard interrupted our time and they actually stayed longer then our allotted time to make up for it. we caught fish which our Captain made sure of. It was a wonderful trip and we will definitely use them again and recommend them to others.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Marc Vrban
Response from Captain

thank you for a great review, hope to see you again soon.

Christian Elliott
Christian Elliott
Repeat angler
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
5.0
Verified
An Absolutely Top-Notch South Padre Fishing Charter — Look No Further
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 5HR AM TRIP on September 20, 2026 • 2 adults

If you’re looking for a fishing charter out of South Padre Island, this is the one. Mark and his wife were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. They’re professional, knowledgeable, welcoming, and work incredibly well as a team. Whether you’ve been fishing your entire life or have never held a fishing rod before, they make you feel right at home and provide a first-class experience. The entire operation is top-notch. The marina is beautiful, and the boat is brand new, extremely nice, spacious, comfortable, and has plenty of power. That makes a bigger difference than you might think—you spend less time getting from point A to point B and more time actually fishing. Most importantly, Mark knows how to put you on fish. During our five-hour trip, we caught seven redfish—eight-plus if you count the ones that got away—and four drum. The fish kept moving, and Mark stayed on them, adjusting and relocating to keep us in the action throughout the trip. He didn’t just take us fishing; he worked hard to make sure we had a great day on the water. If you’re looking for a high-end charter experience with a great boat, excellent equipment, knowledgeable guides, and people who genuinely care about giving you an outstanding trip, you can book this charter with confidence. From the boat and marina to the service and fishing, the entire experience was first-class. Five stars without hesitation. Thanks again!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Marc Vrban
Response from Captain

Man Christian what an incredible review. Thank you for taking the time to write this up along with all the thought you put in to it. We appreciate you and had a blast spending the day with you. Can’t wait for you to bring your family to meet us.

Lynne Desotel
Lynne Desotel
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Awesome day on the water!!
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 8HR TRIP on July 31, 2026 • 5 adults

Nothing but fabulous things to say about Captain Marc and his wife, Brandy!! We were fortunate enough to do a full day on the water with them and had a blast. Our three teenage boys were engaged the entire time! The boat and equipment were top-notch. Marc took us to various spots and found us fish! We limited out on trout, then switched out to catch some other species like black drum and whiting. We all had a great time. His wife, Brandy, is a gem, super helpful. They told us where to take our fish on SPI for a great meal, and tips for getting the rest of our fish frozen and back home in the cooler. Felt like a day on the water with friends!! Totally understand why they are busy every day, book this trip now! You won’t regret it! Best charter ever!!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Speckled Trout
Marc Vrban
Response from Captain

what an awesome review! Thank you Lynne, it is very much appreciated. Getting to know my clients, hearing their stories and making new friends is my most favorite part of my job. Your family is awesome, i had alot of fun with all of them. You and Scott raised those boys the right way, absolute gentleman, extremely respectful and appreciative. And everyone had broad shoulders for the tradh talk, lol. I hope Asher wasn’t down for to long with that migraine, strong young man, i never heard a peep out of him during that time. He definitely took one for the team!Hope to see all of you again!

Brittney Clayton
Brittney Clayton
us
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
So Much Fun We Booked Again the Next Day!
THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 3HR AM TRIP on June 6, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

What an incredible experience! We had so much fun on our guided trout fishing trip that we immediately booked a second trip for the very next day. The fishing was absolutely phenomenal—we caught our limit of trout in just two hours! After that, we switched gears and went after redfish. I hooked into one that gave me the fight of my life and made for an unforgettable memory. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, I also caught a stingray, which was such a unique and awesome experience. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure everyone had a great time from start to finish. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just looking for a fun day on the water, I highly recommend booking a trip. We can’t wait to come back! Follow them and us of course on tiktok: @Momma B & Crasher @fishintheboxwithcaptmarc

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Marc Vrban
Response from Captain

this is an awesome review, and i truly appreciate it. what a great family, and what a great time, i think this family deserves a 5 star from me! i hope you guys come back on a regular basis. stay in touch from time to time. im sure that elusive redfish will be caught. thank you so mych for picking me.

FAQs about Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC

Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 3HR AM TRIP (3 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 3HR PM TRIP (3 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 5HR AM TRIP (5 hours)
  • US $400 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 5HR PM TRIP (5 hours)
  • US $400 per person - THANKSGIVING SPECIAL 8HR TRIP (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (comes at an additional cost)
  • Drinks
  • First mate
Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Marc Vrban
Marc Vrban
South Padre Island, Texas, United States
2 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
195 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since September 2024
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Capt. Marc Vrban is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of South Padre island. Using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, drifting, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Flounder, redfish, speckled trout and Black Drum. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.
Marc Vrban
Marc Vrban
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
2
reports
195
reviews
2024
member since
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response
Capt. Marc Vrban is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of South Padre island. Using bottom fishing, spinning, popping, drifting, jigging, and other techniques, you'll have a chance to catch Flounder, redfish, speckled trout and Black Drum. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Solo angler holding a spotted redfish aboard a fishing boat on calm open water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Gary H.
    Gary H.
    Wonderful captain and a beautiful boat. Great day on the bay!
  • Young angler proudly holding a speckled seatrout aboard a center-console fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Speckled Trout
    Hillery C.
    Hillery C.
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had an amazing day on the water with Captain Marc and his wife Brandi! They were both so friendly and made the whole trip fun from start to finish. We caught speckled trout and made lots of memories. My 7-year-old had an absolute blast. They were incredibly patient and great with him, and he hasn't stopped talking about it since. One thing we really appreciated was not having to worry about packing drinks. They had plenty of water and Gatorade on board for everyone, which made things so much easier, especially with a little one. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great fishing trip, especially families with kids. We loved it and will definitely be back!
  • An angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Redfish while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Richard S.
    Richard S.
    Captain Marc and Brandi were lovely people who know the fishing scene here at South Padre! Worked hard to find the fish for us…the boat was great too!
  • Angler in a cowboy hat proudly holding a large redfish on the deck of a fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Robert F.
    Robert F.
    Captain Mark and his wife Brandi worked very hard to put us on fish! The fishing was slow. Not just for us, but for all of the boats out there. We put some keepers in the cooler and had a great time! Capt. Mark and Brandi are super nice people and are a lot of fun. I highly recommend and I will be booking with them again.
  • Angler holding a large drum or redfish aboard a center-console boat, with a second adult visible in the background on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Redfish
    Jesse B.
    Jesse B.
    Capt Marc put us on the fish and we had a great time. i am coming back to book him again as soon as possible!
  • Angler holding a large red drum on a shallow-water fishing boat, with open coastal waters in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Christian E.
    Christian E.
    If you’re looking for a fishing charter out of South Padre Island, this is the one. Mark and his wife were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. They’re professional, knowledgeable, welcoming, and work incredibly well as a team. Whether you’ve been fishing your entire life or have never held a fishing rod before, they make you feel right at home and provide a first-class experience. The entire operation is top-notch. The marina is beautiful, and the boat is brand new, extremely nice, spacious, comfortable, and has plenty of power. That makes a bigger difference than you might think—you spend less time getting from point A to point B and more time actually fishing. Most importantly, Mark knows how to put you on fish. During our five-hour trip, we caught seven redfish—eight-plus if you count the ones that got away—and four drum. The fish kept moving, and Mark stayed on them, adjusting and relocating to keep us in the action throughout the trip. He didn’t just take us fishing; he worked hard to make sure we had a great day on the water. If you’re looking for a high-end charter experience with a great boat, excellent equipment, knowledgeable guides, and people who genuinely care about giving you an outstanding trip, you can book this charter with confidence. From the boat and marina to the service and fishing, the entire experience was first-class. Five stars without hesitation. Thanks again!
  • Angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Mike A.
    Mike A.
    Captain Marc gave a great effort in finding fish and provided clear instructions of how to fish each situation. Captain Marc and his first mate very considerate and helpful at all times. He put us on redfish and trout which is exactly what we wanted. My buddy caught his personal best redfish. We would highly recommend Captain Marc and Fish In the Box to everyone. By the way, incredible boat and we very much enjoyed fishing out of it!
  • Adult angler proudly holding two large redfish aboard a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Bill G.
    Bill G.
    Capt Marc and Brabdi were great and put us on fish after about 30 minutes. tjis was my wifes first trip ever and and rhey were attentive to her needs. The first fish was a keeper spec and the rest of the day was 5 red fish, all slot sized. I kept the spec and had it for lunch. great experince, enjoyed time wirh Marc and Brandi. i will use them in the future! thanks guys.
  • Angler proudly displaying a Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in calm waters.
    Justin T.
    Justin T.
    Captain Marc is great. he knows where the fish are and will do what he needs to to get you on them. very good time and a great guy! highly reconmend Captain Marc.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat during sunset.
    Fish 1
    Black Drum
    Michael P.
    Michael P.
    Amazing fishing trip!!! Captain Marc and his wife were awesome! They had excellent equipment (Boat, rods/reels, tackle, etc). All that wasn’t just for looks either, they put us on fish! Very first cast of the day was my PB, a 25” speckled trout! Why wife is somewhat of a novice so captain Marc worked with her and had her casting and reeling um in like a pro! This was much greater of a trip than I’d expected. No BS, if you want to have a great day on the water, with great people, and go after some nice fish, stop scrolling and get to booking with captain Mark!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2025
Boat manufacturer
Majek illusion
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
comes at an additional cost
Drinks
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in South Padre Island right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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