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 Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(415 reviews)
Treasure Island
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 415 reviews
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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Lorraine K.
Tampa, Florida
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

9 hour deep sea fishing trip with Capt. Patrick

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 4, 2017
Patrick and Micheal were nice, and worked hard, butโ€ฆ Iโ€™ve been fishing many times, including several all day party...
Lorraine K. does not recommend La Costa Charters
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Andrew T.
Orem, Utah
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 29, 2015
Great Time!!!
Andrew T. recommends La Costa Charters
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Jennifer G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   March 11, 2021
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Paul L.
Woodbury, Connecticut
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 10, 2017
Spent 3 of 5 hours driving to and from the 3 spots that we fished.
Paul L. does not recommend La Costa Charters
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Jayme L.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 10, 2021
The charter operator canceled 15 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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