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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Marc H.
Seminole, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day family trip with a 6, 7, and 9yr old.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 11, 2017
Great trip with young kids. Capt Patrick and his deck hand were very good with the kids. I was happy with the overall experience!...
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Brian D.
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very good Charter

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 10, 2016
Capt Patrick and Mate Will took us out today and put us right on the fish we were interested in catching. Theyโ€™re both very...
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Lindsay L.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Patrick

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2017
Never had an empty hook. The crew was very attentive and knowledgeable. We caught a fish within the first ten minutes of arriving...
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Ken S.
Largo, 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 March 8, 2017
Captain Patrick and Michael were very friendly!ย  We had a great time and caught some great fish!ย  Thanks for everything!!
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Megan W.
Brandon, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Pat

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 28, 2017
We had a fantastic time. Patrick was extremely personable and welcoming. He and his shipmate, Will, weโ€™re knowledgeable and...
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