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

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(419 reviews)
Treasure Island
 Last booking: 10 hours ago
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 419 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
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
92%
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Jason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun for all!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 26, 2025
We had a wonderful day. Our group was 14 years old -75 and we all enjoyed the trip. I believe we caught 5 or 6 varieties and...
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Anthony H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing trip

VERIFIED   Extended Full day on March 1, 2025
Captain Patrick and his first mate Brad were excellent. We booked the 10 hour trip and they made every effort to put us on...
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Patrick M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great afternoon on the water for dad and two girls

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 17, 2025
Well outfitted boat and Captain Patrick knows his stuff.ย  The Mackerel bite was going well and we finished the day with some...
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Kyle O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 27, 2025
Our group had a great time learning and catching some local fish that back home we never caught before. very respectful crew...
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Chester K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Schabizzz!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 27, 2025
Patrick, and Brad were great! Easy to get along with, and had a fantastic time. Caught a ton of fish at every spot we went...
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