Marc Vrban
Captain

Marc Vrban

South Padre Island, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

5.0
181 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

97%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (181)

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  • Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    Repeat angler
    us
    San Antonio, TX, US
    Member since 2023
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Awesome Day On The Water!!!

    5 Hour Trip2 adults

    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!

    Response from Captain

    Amazing review! Thank you very much, it truly means alot. Brandy and i had alot of fun with you guys. Come back soon!

  • Lynne Desotel
    Lynne Desotel
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day on the water!!

    8 Hour Trip5 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
    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)3 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
    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 C
    James C
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Bay Fishing Charter

    5 Hour Trip2 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
    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 Trip4 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
    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!!

Real catches shared by our community

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    Enjoyable trip. Great effort. Caught fish!
    Mike A.
    Mike A.
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    reds were running!
    Bill G.
    Bill G.
  • Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC
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    awesome trip and a awesome captain!
    Justin T.
    Justin T.
  • Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC
    Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLCSouth Padre Island, TX
    Awesome Day On The Water!!!
    Michael P.
    Michael P.
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    Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLCSouth Padre Island, TX
    Great Day On The Water!!
    Nicholas B.
    Nicholas B.
  • Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC
    Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLCSouth Padre Island, TX
    Awsome Day!
    John W.
    John W.
  • Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC
    Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLCSouth Padre Island, TX
    A great day with Captain Marc
    Jennifer B.
    Jennifer B.
  • Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC
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    Both of us Limited in less than an hour. Awesome fishing!
    Curtiss P.
    Curtiss P.
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    Capt. Marc: a Gentleman and a Scholar
    John A.
    John A.
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    Awesome Trip
    Dalton R.
    Dalton R.

What's biting with Fish In The Box with Capt. Marc LLC in South Padre Island

Flounder time! The fish will hide around grass beds and near passes. There are also Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, and Trout about. If the weather allows it, Snapper in state waters are a big deal.

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