La Costa Charters 

4.9/5 (443 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 12975 Kingfish Drive, Treasure Island, FL 33706, United States

La Costa Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.9/5 (443)
 Angler's Choice
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12975 Kingfish Drive
Treasure Island, FL, United States

La Costa Charters specializes in trolling and bottom fishing for a variety of species inhabiting the offshore waters of Florida. Heading offshore from Johns Pass, you'll hit spots of between 15 and over 40 miles in the Gulf of Mexico, to bring home some exotic and delicious fish. Captain Patrick Eckelbarger always wanted to be a captain, and now that he is one, he won't let you down! He promises a professional, yet personal service with lots of fish.

You'll be casting off a 32' Sabalo pilothouse vessel, custom-designed for offshore trips. She comes equipped with a range of navigational gear and fish finding electronics, such as GPS, radio, and fishfinder to get you on the fish. The boat has a bathroom on board and plenty of comfortable seating to accommodate up to 6 anglers, along with a multimedia system, and a cooler with fresh ice. You're in for a luxury treatment.

Depending on the duration of your trip, you'll be bottom fishing and trolling the deeper waters to reel in as many fish as possible. You'll mainly be going after Groupers, Snappers, Amberjack, and Kingfish. However, Barracuda and Hogfish can be found near wrecks and reefs, and you may even catch a Tuna on a longer trip. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are waiting for you on board, along with a range of lures and live bait to trick them onto your line.

With a qualified first mate on board, you'll be looked after throughout the day. The action is great all year round, so you're in for a memorable day on the water whenever you're free. The captain will clean and fillet your catch, so you should just bring a cooler and leave it in the car ready to welcome the delicious fish. Pack food and drinks, put on a cap, sunglasses, and bring a camera to mark this unforgettable day. Hop aboard and get on the fish!

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Rating

4.9
443 reviews
5
411
4
21
3
7
2
0
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (644)

Highly recommend
Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a charter boat in clear blue waters.
Two anglers proudly displaying a large Grouper caught during a fishing charter, with a beautiful ocean backdrop.
Three anglers proudly display their catch of various fish, including a vibrant red snapper, arranged neatly on a cleaning table at the dock.
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple fish on a board at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A young angler casting a line from the back of a boat on a clear day, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
+638

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (443)

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Matthew Dickerson
Matthew Dickerson
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic Day! Great Experience!
Half Day Trip - 12:00 PM on March 27, 20261 adult1 child
Patrick did an amazing job. My daughter and I chartered a half day trip and it did not disappoint. He did everything for us and ensured a great experience. We caught 19 fish that were large enough to take back to the dock and filet. He did all of that for us. It was a really great expereince. My daughter had never done this before and loved every minute of it. Would definitely recommend Patrick to anyone that is looking for a recommendation. It was well worth the price of admission.
1
Kevin Swartz
Kevin Swartz
5.0
Verified
Great day fishing La costa charters
3/4 Day Trip on December 27, 20255 adults1 child
Couldn't have asked for more from Capt. Patrick and Brad We had gr eat conversations with both, and the fishing was excellent. We caught fish from the start to the finish. I don't know how many we caught, but it was a lot. They were very knowledgeable and identified every species to you. You were on the fish all day. This is the boat you want to be on and with the crew. Such a great time!!! Thank you guys for the excellent fishing trip!!
A cooler filled with a variety of freshly caught fish, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A stunning sunset over the water, reflecting vibrant orange hues, creating a serene atmosphere.
A variety of fish including Snapper and a Grouper stored in a bucket, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Angler reeling in a Grouper while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Angler holding a colorful fish on a boat while fishing in open waters.
A cooler filled with freshly caught fish, likely Snapper, resting on a boat after a successful fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught during a fishing trip in calm waters.
Three anglers enjoying their time inside the boat's cabin, showcasing a relaxed atmosphere before heading out for fishing.
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
0
Chris Zaremba
Chris Zaremba
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Voyage & a Beautiful Day
Full Day Trip on May 23, 20255 adults
Patrick & Brad were the best team! We went for an all day trip to be sure to catch some great fish! First lines in the water brought up red snapper and grouper! We just kept enough for a few dinners while on our trip, but caught plenty more! The bean bag chair was a life saver for this mom, as I got to watch my kids catch away! We caught a variety of fish and went to several different spots. Patrick & Brad knew tons about the local area and gave us plenty of recommendations. Amazing memories made by all! Thanks Captain Patrick. We'll be hitting you up next time we want to trek from IL to FL for fishing 🎣!
A young angler and his guide proudly display a Barracuda while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a coastal environment.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Grouper at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a coastal environment.
A young angler focused on reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing the excitement of the sport.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while seated on a boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
A family enjoying a relaxing moment on the boat, with a scenic view of the water in the background.
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Great Barracuda
0
Thomas Larimer
Thomas Larimer
5.0
Verified
Amazing First Trip
Extended Half Day Trip on November 24, 20253 adults2 children
We had a wonderful and exciting fishing trip with Captain Patrick and First Mate Brad! I highly recommend La Costa Charters. They were very knowledgeable and had us on fish immediately. Definitely will be contacting them again on our next trip. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.
A variety of fried seafood dishes served on plates, showcasing a casual dining experience, but no fish from a fishing charter is visible.
A family poses proudly with their catch of multiple Gray Snapper displayed on a cleaning table at the marina.
A cooler filled with freshly caught fish, likely Snapper, on a dock, with a child nearby enjoying the fishing experience.
0
Fabiola Jimenez
Fabiola Jimenez
5.0
Verified
Great Family Day!
Half Day Trip on February 13, 20262 adults3 children
We were concerned we wouldnt be able to go out to fish due to some pretty bad fog but it turned out to be a great day of fishing! waited out the fog and took offfffff, our kids had a great time counting the fish they caught and seeing the variety! 10/10 - highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
0

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4 Hour Trip
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US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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4 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
US $650
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Extended Half Day Trip
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5 Hour Trip
starts at 7:30 AM
US $750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
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6 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
443 reviews
5
411
4
21
3
7
2
0
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (644)

Highly recommend
Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a charter boat in clear blue waters.
Two anglers proudly displaying a large Grouper caught during a fishing charter, with a beautiful ocean backdrop.
Three anglers proudly display their catch of various fish, including a vibrant red snapper, arranged neatly on a cleaning table at the dock.
A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple fish on a board at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A young angler casting a line from the back of a boat on a clear day, showcasing the excitement of fishing in open waters.
+638

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
93%
Caught fish

All reviews (443)

Filter
Showing 15 of 443 reviews
Matthew Dickerson
Matthew Dickerson
5.0
Verified
New
Fantastic Day! Great Experience!
Half Day Trip - 12:00 PM on March 27, 20261 adult1 child
Patrick did an amazing job. My daughter and I chartered a half day trip and it did not disappoint. He did everything for us and ensured a great experience. We caught 19 fish that were large enough to take back to the dock and filet. He did all of that for us. It was a really great expereince. My daughter had never done this before and loved every minute of it. Would definitely recommend Patrick to anyone that is looking for a recommendation. It was well worth the price of admission.
1
Kevin Swartz
Kevin Swartz
5.0
Verified
Great day fishing La costa charters
3/4 Day Trip on December 27, 20255 adults1 child
Couldn't have asked for more from Capt. Patrick and Brad We had gr eat conversations with both, and the fishing was excellent. We caught fish from the start to the finish. I don't know how many we caught, but it was a lot. They were very knowledgeable and identified every species to you. You were on the fish all day. This is the boat you want to be on and with the crew. Such a great time!!! Thank you guys for the excellent fishing trip!!
A cooler filled with a variety of freshly caught fish, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
A stunning sunset over the water, reflecting vibrant orange hues, creating a serene atmosphere.
A variety of fish including Snapper and a Grouper stored in a bucket, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
Angler reeling in a Grouper while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
Angler holding a colorful fish on a boat while fishing in open waters.
A cooler filled with freshly caught fish, likely Snapper, resting on a boat after a successful fishing trip.
Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper caught during a fishing trip in calm waters.
Three anglers enjoying their time inside the boat's cabin, showcasing a relaxed atmosphere before heading out for fishing.
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Gag Grouper
Hogfish
0
Chris Zaremba
Chris Zaremba
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Voyage & a Beautiful Day
Full Day Trip on May 23, 20255 adults
Patrick & Brad were the best team! We went for an all day trip to be sure to catch some great fish! First lines in the water brought up red snapper and grouper! We just kept enough for a few dinners while on our trip, but caught plenty more! The bean bag chair was a life saver for this mom, as I got to watch my kids catch away! We caught a variety of fish and went to several different spots. Patrick & Brad knew tons about the local area and gave us plenty of recommendations. Amazing memories made by all! Thanks Captain Patrick. We'll be hitting you up next time we want to trek from IL to FL for fishing 🎣!
A young angler and his guide proudly display a Barracuda while fishing on a charter boat in open waters.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper at the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip in a coastal environment.
Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Grouper at the dock, showcasing a successful day of fishing in a coastal environment.
A young angler focused on reeling in a catch while fishing on a boat in open waters, showcasing the excitement of the sport.
A young angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while seated on a boat during a deep-sea fishing trip.
A family enjoying a relaxing moment on the boat, with a scenic view of the water in the background.
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Red Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Great Barracuda
0
Thomas Larimer
Thomas Larimer
5.0
Verified
Amazing First Trip
Extended Half Day Trip on November 24, 20253 adults2 children
We had a wonderful and exciting fishing trip with Captain Patrick and First Mate Brad! I highly recommend La Costa Charters. They were very knowledgeable and had us on fish immediately. Definitely will be contacting them again on our next trip. Thank you for an unforgettable experience.
A variety of fried seafood dishes served on plates, showcasing a casual dining experience, but no fish from a fishing charter is visible.
A family poses proudly with their catch of multiple Gray Snapper displayed on a cleaning table at the marina.
A cooler filled with freshly caught fish, likely Snapper, on a dock, with a child nearby enjoying the fishing experience.
0
Fabiola Jimenez
Fabiola Jimenez
5.0
Verified
Great Family Day!
Half Day Trip on February 13, 20262 adults3 children
We were concerned we wouldnt be able to go out to fish due to some pretty bad fog but it turned out to be a great day of fishing! waited out the fog and took offfffff, our kids had a great time counting the fish they caught and seeing the variety! 10/10 - highly recommend!
Reported catch:
Red Grouper
Gag Grouper
0

FAQs about La Costa Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Sabalo
Boat type
Pilothouse

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
1 x 330HP
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