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Patrick Eckelbarger

Experience: 12 years

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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

Federally permitted

4.9 / 5

(438 reviews)

4.9 / 5

(438 reviews)

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Treasure Island • 32 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 6 hours ago

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Trips from US $650

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 438 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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5 stars		406
4 stars		21
3 stars		7
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	96%
Friendly captain
	99%
Recommend this charter
	97%
Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	93%

Appropriate for children
	95%
Satisfied with the boat
	98%
Caught fish
	93%

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Gerry B.

United States

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Fishing trip with Captain Patrick

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on June 24, 2015

Gerry B.

United States

4.7 / 5

Jun 24, 2015

3/4 Day Trip

Fishing trip with Captain Patrick

VERIFIED

Great fishing experience with Captain Patrick and his mate Michael. They know where to go and guarantees you will catch what you are aiming for. We caught all the species we wanted to catch specially the American red snappers. Awesome trip. Will certainly hire Captain Patrick again. Thank you for your recommendation. Photos attached as a testament to our experience.

Great fishing experience with Captain Patrick and his mate Michael. They know where to go and guarantees you will catch what...

Gerry B. recommends La Costa Charters

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Jennifer B.

Salt Lake City, UT

3.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

1.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Trip on January 2, 2020

Jennifer B.

Salt Lake City, UT

3.0 / 5

Jan 2, 2020

3/4 Day Trip

January fishing trip

VERIFIED

The day was cut, the captain did not really want to meet, and we went back very early. I had to text the captain many times. The weather was beautiful even though the captain said it would be poor. We have a personal boat so this was not new with the weather and waves. It was a Christmas gift for my kids.. It was ok.. The boat and company are wonderful. The captain and helper. not so much

The day was cut, the captain did not really want to meet, and we went back very early. I had to text the captain many times....

Jennifer B. does not recommend La Costa Charters

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Patrick Eckelbarger (The Captain)

Replied on January 16, 2020

Im sorry if that was your impression of the trip and not what we strive for. I really enjoyed your group greatly. As I instructed the night before and the day of in the morning, the weather looked questionable and would be a call at the dock. I thought we were in agreeance with doing a half day 4 hr trip which we did and caught a limit of king mackerel, bontia, and spanish mackerel. The weather to me, in my professional opinion, was better there then running further offshore where it was more... More

Patrick Eckelbarger (The Captain)

Replied on January 16, 2020

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Daniel G.

Largo, Florida

4.3 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Half day trip with Capt. Patrick

VERIFIED Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) on November 3, 2017

Daniel G.

Largo, Florida

4.3 / 5

Nov 3, 2017

Half Day Trip – Shared (AM)

Half day trip with Capt. Patrick

VERIFIED

Excellent trip, we caught plenty of fish and had a great time. Patrick and Michael are very knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend them.

Excellent trip, we caught plenty of fish and had a great time. Patrick and Michael are very knowledgeable and informative. ...

Daniel G. recommends La Costa Charters

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Jim R.

Washington, United States

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

La costa charters

VERIFIED Full Day Trip on May 19, 2016

Jim R.

Washington, United States

5.0 / 5

May 19, 2016

Full Day Trip

La costa charters

VERIFIED

Captain was great. This was the best charter we have been on in years, highly recommended

Jim R. recommends La Costa Charters

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Jim R. recommends La Costa Charters

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Brian W.

3.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

4.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with Patrick

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on June 29, 2021

Brian W.

3.7 / 5

Jun 29, 2021

Half Day Trip (PM)

Fishing with Patrick

VERIFIED

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