Mario’s Fishing Mission 

4.8/5 (21 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Bigelow Street, Aransas Pass, TX 78336, United States

Mario’s Fishing Mission 

 
State licensed
4.8/5 (21 reviews)
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Bigelow Street
Aransas Pass, TX, United States
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Mario’s Fishing Mission invites you to experience the stunning waters of Rockport. With Captain Mario at the helm, you're in knowledgeable and experienced hands to explore the waters of Copano Bay.

Flounder, Speckled Trout, Black Drum, Redfish, and more inhabit these waters if you come at the right time of year. For these species, you're likely to troll using light tackle.

Young ones are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!

You'll be casting lines from a 20' Shoalwater bay boat with room for 3 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, as well as lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

You will need to supply fishing license for the day , so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), bottled water, and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now and then the fish might get away, but a day on the water never should. So make it happen, with Mario’s Fishing Mission!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Great day on the bay!
Great day on the bay!
Great day on the bay!
+15

Angler rating

19
1
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews
Showing: 5 of 21 reviews
Sarah H.
Sarah H.
5.0/5

Jun 27, 2025

Half Day Trip – Boat & Bait (PM)

Very rough water with slow season but was still AMAZING

VERIFIED

Took my 12 yr old son for an afternoon 5 hour trip. This was his first ever salt water fishing trip. Captain Mario was extremely kind and was all about not only trying to get us to the fish but teaching my son about everything salt water! Where the fish are, how to tie knots, how to cast the right way, how to be patient! The water was rough and apparently it just isn’t a good fishing season but he told us this up front, promised to get us in a good spot and definitely delivered. We will be using Captain Mario again anytime we come to Rockport!

Took my 12 yr old son for an afternoon 5 hour trip. This was his first ever salt water fishing trip. Captain Mario was extremely...  

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 Sarah H. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
2 persons find this review helpful
 Sarah H. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
2 persons find this review helpful

Dan B.
Dan B.
5.0/5

Oct 4, 2025

Half Day Trip – Boat & Bait (AM)

Great day on the bay!

VERIFIED
NEW

Captain Mario will put you on the fish. It was kind of a breezy morning with changing conditions and Mario was on top of it, changing tactics and spots. We were pulling up fish all morning. Went home with some black drum and some reds. 10/10. I would 100% recommend.

Captain Mario will put you on the fish. It was kind of a breezy morning with changing conditions and Mario was on top of it,...  

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 Dan B. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
 Dan B. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 5, 2025
Thankyou sir

Jared M.
Jared M.
5.0/5

Aug 3, 2025

Half Day Trip – Boat & Bait (PM)

Highly recommend

VERIFIED

Was looking for a last minute trip for my two boys (15 & 14). Captain Mario was attentive to them, taught them the whole day, and best of all, put us on fish. Even when the other boats around us were getting skunked, we were pulling up keepers. Even had a triple hook up. A lot to be said for a lifetime of experience in these waters. The boys had a blast. Would recommend Mario’s Fishing Mission to anyone.

Was looking for a last minute trip for my two boys (15 & 14). Captain Mario was attentive to them, taught them the whole day,...  

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Captain replied
 Jared M. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
 Jared M. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 1, 2025
thankyou

Nakina R.
Nakina R.
5.0/5

Jul 29, 2025

Half Day Trip – Boat & Bait (PM)

So much fun!

VERIFIED

Mario was awesome! I mistakenly left my phone on do not disturb, and despite not being able to get ahold of me after several tries to confirm he still showed up ready to go. Phew! My 5 year old son was also a part of the trip and Mario was super patient and good with him while we were distracted with bites. Mario will bait, cast, unhook, and clean your fish for you. We will definitely be back!

Mario was awesome! I mistakenly left my phone on do not disturb, and despite not being able to get ahold of me after several tries...  

Captain replied
 Nakina R. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
1 person finds this review helpful
 Nakina R. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2025
Thankyou yall were great company

Madison J.
Madison J.
4.7/5

May 4, 2025

Half Day Trip – Wading (PM)

Personality! Knowledgeable! FUN!

VERIFIED

Captain Mario showed us a great day on the water. He is an obvious experienced angler with an awesome personality to boot. He worked hard to overcome less desirable weather conditions. We caught quality fish and learned a great deal from him. He is patient and focuses on an overall experience. Really cool guy!

Captain Mario showed us a great day on the water. He is an obvious experienced angler with an awesome personality to boot. He...  

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Captain replied
 Madison J. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
2 persons find this review helpful
 Madison J. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
2 persons find this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 5, 2025
Thanks for being a great customer it makes it easy to grind
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (18)

Great day on the bay!
Great day on the bay!
Great day on the bay!
+15

Angler rating

19
1
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

95%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews
Showing: 5 of 21 reviews
Sarah H.
Sarah H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Very rough water with slow season but was still AMAZING

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Boat & Bait (PM) on June 27, 2025

Took my 12 yr old son for an afternoon 5 hour trip. This was his first ever salt water fishing trip. Captain Mario was extremely kind and was all about not only trying to get us to the fish but teaching my son about everything salt water! Where the fish are, how to tie knots, how to cast the right way, how to be patient! The water was rough and apparently it just isn’t a good fishing season but he told us this up front, promised to get us in a good spot and definitely delivered. We will be using Captain Mario again anytime we come to Rockport!

Took my 12 yr old son for an afternoon 5 hour trip. This was his first ever salt water fishing trip. Captain Mario was extremely kind and was all about not only trying to get us to the fish but teaching my son about everything salt water! Where the fish are, how to tie knots, how to cast the right way, how to be patient! The water was rough and apparently it just isn’t a good fishing season but he told us this up front, promised to get us in a good spot and definitely delivered. We will be using...  

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 Sarah H. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
2 persons find this review helpful

Dan B.
Dan B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the bay!

VERIFIED
NEW

Half Day Trip – Boat & Bait (AM) on October 4, 2025

Captain Mario will put you on the fish. It was kind of a breezy morning with changing conditions and Mario was on top of it, changing tactics and spots. We were pulling up fish all morning. Went home with some black drum and some reds. 10/10. I would 100% recommend.

Captain Mario will put you on the fish. It was kind of a breezy morning with changing conditions and Mario was on top of it, changing tactics and spots. We were pulling up fish all morning. Went home with some black drum and some reds. 10/10. I would 100% recommend.  

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 Dan B. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 5, 2025
Thankyou sir

Jared M.
Jared M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Highly recommend

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Boat & Bait (PM) on August 3, 2025

Was looking for a last minute trip for my two boys (15 & 14). Captain Mario was attentive to them, taught them the whole day, and best of all, put us on fish. Even when the other boats around us were getting skunked, we were pulling up keepers. Even had a triple hook up. A lot to be said for a lifetime of experience in these waters. The boys had a blast. Would recommend Mario’s Fishing Mission to anyone.

Was looking for a last minute trip for my two boys (15 & 14). Captain Mario was attentive to them, taught them the whole day, and best of all, put us on fish. Even when the other boats around us were getting skunked, we were pulling up keepers. Even had a triple hook up. A lot to be said for a lifetime of experience in these waters. The boys had a blast. Would recommend Mario’s Fishing Mission to anyone.  

Review media 0
 Jared M. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 1, 2025
thankyou

Nakina R.
Nakina R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

So much fun!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Boat & Bait (PM) on July 29, 2025

Mario was awesome! I mistakenly left my phone on do not disturb, and despite not being able to get ahold of me after several tries to confirm he still showed up ready to go. Phew! My 5 year old son was also a part of the trip and Mario was super patient and good with him while we were distracted with bites. Mario will bait, cast, unhook, and clean your fish for you. We will definitely be back!

Mario was awesome! I mistakenly left my phone on do not disturb, and despite not being able to get ahold of me after several tries to confirm he still showed up ready to go. Phew! My 5 year old son was also a part of the trip and Mario was super patient and good with him while we were distracted with bites. Mario will bait, cast, unhook, and clean your fish for you. We will definitely be back!  

 Nakina R. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2025
Thankyou yall were great company

Madison J.
Madison J.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Personality! Knowledgeable! FUN!

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Wading (PM) on May 4, 2025

Captain Mario showed us a great day on the water. He is an obvious experienced angler with an awesome personality to boot. He worked hard to overcome less desirable weather conditions. We caught quality fish and learned a great deal from him. He is patient and focuses on an overall experience. Really cool guy!

Captain Mario showed us a great day on the water. He is an obvious experienced angler with an awesome personality to boot. He worked hard to overcome less desirable weather conditions. We caught quality fish and learned a great deal from him. He is patient and focuses on an overall experience. Really cool guy!  

Review media 0
 Madison J. recommends Mario’s Fishing Mission
2 persons find this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 5, 2025
Thanks for being a great customer it makes it easy to grind
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FAQs about Mario’s Fishing Mission

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2019
Boat manufacturer
Shoalwater
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
32 knots
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