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

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(348 reviews)
Treasure Island
trips from US $650

La Costa Charters โ€“ 22'

State licensed
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 356 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Susanna C.
Tampa, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 16, 2020
Partick and Parker were amazing! The day for beautify to go out.ย  Next time I would choose the full day since it takes a...
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Stephen B.
Largo, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip for 5 rookie

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 12, 2020
This was a great trip, the captain and first mate took excellent care of 5 rookie fish men.ย  They answered all of our questions,...
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Maureen V.
Largo, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 25, 2020
What a great trip! Caught many large fish-ย  a Kingfish, a Mackerel and 8 Barracuda!ย  We also saw dolphins and a sea turtle....
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Mitchell V.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 18, 2020
Great crew!ย  We caught a nice variety of fish on a beautiful morning.ย  Half day charter went fast.ย  Took our fish to Willyโ€™s...
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Richard H.
Homosassa Springs, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Patrick

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 16, 2021
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