Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC 

4.9
(173 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
25 ft
5
4.9
(173 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.

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3 Hour Trip (7AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
8 Hour 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
5 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $425
Entire boat: 2 people
3hr afternoon trip 1pm
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $475
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip 1pm
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Black Drum
Redfish
Speckled Trout
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
173 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (206)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (173)

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Bob Vaughan
Bob Vaughan
us
San Antonio, TX, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
A fun and productive trip with Marc and Brittany
3 Hour Trip (7AM) on August 10, 20263 adults

I have been wanting to spend time on the water with my son-in-law and Fishing Booker led me to Marc. Along with another young friend we spent a fun and productive three hours on the Laguna Madre. We started somewhat slowly but finished the trip with a flurry of Black Drum catches. Marc and Brittany were friendly and very professional and very interested in giving us a good time. I recommend them highly to anyone wanting a South Padre island bay fishing experience. I would highly consider using them again.

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Marc Vrban
Response from Captain

thank you Bob for the outstanding review. it is very appreciated

Lynne Desotel
Lynne Desotel
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2020
5.0
Verified
Awesome day on the water!!
8 Hour Trip on July 31, 20265 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 City, OK, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
So Much Fun We Booked Again the Next Day!
3 Hour Trip (7AM) on June 6, 20262 adults1 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.

James Cubbage
James Cubbage
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome Bay Fishing Charter
5 Hour Trip on June 3, 20262 adults

My wife and I went on a bay fishing charter from South Padre Island, and it was honestly a bucket-list experience for me. We had an awesome time, even though we were both new to this type of fishing. We originally scheduled a 5-hour charter, but we were enjoying it so much that we decided to extend it for 2 more hours. That pretty much says everything about how good the experience was. Captain Marc and his wife Brandy were great from start to finish. Captain Marc was an excellent teacher, very knowledgeable, and a great communicator. He ran a safe, professional operation and was constantly working to put us in the best position to catch fish. We ended up catching our limit in sea trout, a 29” red drum that my wife caught after an epic fight, a few whiting, and even one catfish that we released. To top it off, Captain Marc recommended a local restaurant on SPI that would cook our catch, and that turned out amazing as well. Overall, it was a great experience, and we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a fun, well-run fishing charter in South Padre Island.

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Marc Vrban
Response from Captain

thank you James for the outstanding review! these reviews are incredibly important to me. Brandy and i, had a great time with both of. especially when Liz was messing with you by pulling on her string making you think she had a bite. lots of laughs on this trip. hope to see you again soon!

Phillip Trudeau
Phillip Trudeau
us
Corpus Christi, TX, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Limited OUT!
5 Hour Trip on May 30, 20262 adults2 children

What a great experience. Capt. Marc was responsive and quick to commmnicate from the get-go. His years of experience really showed when everything that he said would happen, happened. “Might be slow at this time, will pick up around this time, fish will run this way, youll yet hits once they run this way” and like clock-work, it happened. We were a family of 4 with a bonus kid and this trip was perfect. We even had a non-fisherman, and she still had a good time when given a bonus pop-tart and saw some fun marine life! Even for skilled fisherman, Capt Marc gave some great tips and tricks for catching specific species like trout and redfish. I cant recommend Fish in the Box with Capt. Marc enough. Our memories are made and bellies are full.

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Marc Vrban
Response from Captain

thank you Phil, what a great review! hope to see you guys again in the future. And thank you again for picking Fish in the box!!

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 $375 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip (7AM) (3 hours)
  • US $400 per person - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $475 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 3hr afternoon trip 1pm (3 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip 1pm (5 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
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173 Customer reviews
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Member since September 2024
Angler's Choice

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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
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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

  • Both of us Limited in less than an hour. Awesome fishing!
    Curtiss P.
    Curtiss P.
  • Capt. Marc: a Gentleman and a Scholar
    John A.
    John A.
  • Our 2nd trip with Captain Marc.  He is a great guide and has great local network to make sure the fishing is as good as possible
    Jospeh L.
    Jospeh L.
  • A fun and productive trip with Marc and Brittany
    Bob V.
    Bob V.
  • One of the best experiences on guided trip ever
    Jake S.
    Jake S.
  • keepn it Salty!
    Shane D.
    Shane D.
  • Amazing trip!
    Nicole M.
    Nicole M.
  • Best Trip Ever!
    Aaron L.
    Aaron L.
  • Amazing Captain and Crew
    Matthew S.
    Matthew S.
  • Professional and Patient
    Adam D.
    Adam D.

What is the boat like?

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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.

More details

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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