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
(415 reviews)
Treasure Island
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 415 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (594)
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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
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Bill C.
Keenesburg, Colorado
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 22, 2017
Captain Mike is an excellent captain.ย  We had extremely rough seas, and didnโ€™t get to fish, but he was very attentive to...
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Eduardo F.
Mount Dora, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Trip Ever

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 2, 2016
Excellent trip. Cap and crew always had a line ready for us. Even caught a very rara African Pompano. Thanks Cap weโ€™ll be...
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William J. W.
Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lot of fun!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 3, 2015
The fishing was a lot of fun. The Captain and deck hand were great and I would recommend them to anyone that asked. We did...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 4, 2024
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Michael C.
Bradenton, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Family Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 7, 2016
We had a great time with Patrick & Michael.ย  They were both great with our kids.ย  Would highly recommend them!
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