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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La Costa Charters

4.9 / 5

(350 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(350 reviews)

Treasure Island • 32 ft • 6 persons

trips from US $650

La Costa Charters – 22'

5.0 / 5

(8 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(8 reviews)

Treasure Island • 22 ft • 4 persons

trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 358 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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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%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	91%

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Joseph R.

Northampton, PA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

6 hour trip

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on October 15, 2022

Joseph R.

Northampton, PA

5.0 / 5

Oct 15, 2022

3/4 Day Trip

Patrick and Brad were great guys to fish with. They showed us what to do and had us on fish within 3 minutes. We will be going with them again in the future and I’d recommend them to anyone who reads this. Joe

Patrick and Brad were great guys to fish with. They showed us what to do and had us on fish within 3 minutes. We will be...

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Kathryn S.

Highland, NY

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

AM with Captain Patrick

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on August 23, 2022

Kathryn S.

Highland, NY

5.0 / 5

Aug 23, 2022

Half Day Trip – Shared (AM)

AM with Captain Patrick

VERIFIED

Absolutely wonderful experience! We caught a lot of fish and had a great time. The boat and equipment was very clean and they were more than accommodating including a comfy chair for the tired 10 year old.

Absolutely wonderful experience! We caught a lot of fish and had a great time. The boat and equipment was very clean and...

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Ashley M.

Seminole, Florida

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Patrick

VERIFIED Extended Full day on August 17, 2022

Ashley M.

Seminole, Florida

5.0 / 5

Aug 17, 2022

Extended Full day

Fishing with Patrick

VERIFIED

We had an amazing time, even if my daughter got sick and we had to cut the trip short!! They were very understanding and were very helpful the entire time to make sure we caught fish!!!! We even had fish tacos that night!!

We had an amazing time, even if my daughter got sick and we had to cut the trip short!! They were very understanding and were...

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Sarah G.

Callisburg, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on August 5, 2022

Sarah G.

Callisburg, TX

5.0 / 5

Aug 5, 2022

Half Day Trip (PM)

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED

Great trip for the family Patrick and Brad catered to our daughter and she had a blast! We caught more fish than we could keep and eat. We will definitely rebook if we come back to this area! Highly recommend!

Great trip for the family Patrick and Brad catered to our daughter and she had a blast! We caught more fish than we could keep...

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Cheyanne N.

Merrill, WI

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

4 hour trip with captian patrick

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on April 1, 2022

Cheyanne N.

Merrill, WI

5.0 / 5

Apr 1, 2022

3/4 Day Trip

4 hour trip with captian patrick

VERIFIED

Got us on fish and tired to catch others further out. Great day on the water and boat! Thank you Patrick for suggesting the catch and grill at the Wharf was delicious as well as the BD floater! 6 wisco ope’s!

Got us on fish and tired to catch others further out. Great day on the water and boat! Thank you Patrick for suggesting the...

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La Costa Charters

La Costa Charters – 22'

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6 hour trip

6 hour trip

AM with Captain Patrick

AM with Captain Patrick

Fishing with Patrick

Fishing with Patrick

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Half Day Trip

4 hour trip with captian patrick

4 hour trip with captian patrick

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