Captain
Patrick Eckelbarger

Member since January 2015 Treasure Island, United States
Background
I specialize in offshore bottom fishing and trolling in the abundant St. Petersburg and Madeira Beach fishing grounds. I always wanted to be a captain since I was a kid and was lucky enough to live my dream. I love targeting Red Grouper, Amberjack, Hogfish, Gag Grouper, Snappers, Kingfish, Tunas, as well as various pelagics inhabiting the offshore grounds. This is my passion and we will do everything to show you what La Costa Charters is all about and why you are in good hands with us. We guarantee it!

Hey, I'm Captain Patrick Eckelbarger

Treasure Island, United States
Background
I specialize in offshore bottom fishing and trolling in the abundant St. Petersburg and Madeira Beach fishing grounds. I always wanted to be a captain since I was a kid and was lucky enough to live my dream. I love targeting Red Grouper, Amberjack, Hogfish, Gag Grouper, Snappers, Kingfish, Tunas, as well as various pelagics inhabiting the offshore grounds. This is my passion and we will do everything to show you what La Costa Charters is all about and why you are in good hands with us. We guarantee it!
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(346 reviews)
Treasure Island
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $650
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(8 reviews)
Treasure Island
trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 354 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (502)
Great trip!
La Costa is the best
Perfect relaxed fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Caren V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 20, 2024
Captain Patrick and Brad were fantastic!ย  They were patient with a group of mainly novice fishermen and made sure we were...
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Alexandra W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect relaxed fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 5, 2024
A couple friends and I went out with them and had the BEST time! They had everything ready to go and made sure we had an amazing...
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Phil K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent trip with Captain Patrick

VERIFIED   Extended Half Day Trip on January 15, 2024
Met up with the captain and first mate and Captain Patrick ran us out to his first location and after the Captain and first...
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Jay W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 7, 2024
Captain Patrick was great. Not only did he take us to great fishing spots he also gave great advice on local business,ย  restaurants...
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Bruce G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Patrick

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 3, 2023
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