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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Patrick M.
Chenango Forks, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Extended full day

VERIFIED   Extended Full day on May 4, 2023
We had an amazing time. Capt Patrick and his deck hand brad were top notch. They got us on fish within 5 minutes of the first...
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Dionne Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 24, 2023
Everything was amazing. Captain Patrick and his crew were fantastic and so knowledgeable.
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Edward D.
Oro Valley, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hr trip with Captain Patrick

VERIFIED   Extended Half Day Trip on June 27, 2023
Very choppy water and larger boats had returned early but captain Patrick said he would take us out a ways and we could decide...
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Jacob S.
New Lebanon, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour trip

VERIFIED   Extended Half Day Trip on May 24, 2023
My family and I came for a 5 hour trip and captain Patrick and his first mate were great! Would 5/5 go with him again if in...
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Arthur P. I.
Saginaw, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hrs trip with Captain Patrick

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 21, 2023
Another great fishing trip with Patrick and Brad, Patrick put us on fish and both weโ€™re going all out to make sure all knew...
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