La Costa Charters specializes in trolling and bottom fishing for a variety of species inhabiting the offshore waters of Florida. Heading offshore from Johns Pass, you’ll hit spots of between 15 and over 40 miles in the Gulf of Mexico, to bring home some exotic and delicious fish. Captain Patrick Eckelbarger always wanted to be a captain, and now that he is one, he won’t let you down! He promises a professional, yet personal service with lots of fish.

You’ll be casting off a 32’ Sabalo pilothouse vessel, custom-designed for offshore trips. She comes equipped with a range of navigational gear and fish finding electronics, such as GPS, radio, and fishfinder to get you on the fish. The boat has a bathroom on board and plenty of comfortable seating to accommodate up to 6 anglers, along with a multimedia system, and a cooler with fresh ice. You’re in for a luxury treatment.

Depending on the duration of your trip, you’ll be bottom fishing and trolling the deeper waters to reel in as many fish as possible. You’ll mainly be going after Groupers, Snappers, Amberjack, and Kingfish. However, Barracuda and Hogfish can be found near wrecks and reefs, and you may even catch a Tuna on a longer trip. All rods, reels and terminal tackle are waiting for you on board, along with a range of lures and live bait to trick them onto your line.

With a qualified first mate on board, you’ll be looked after throughout the day. The action is great all year round, so you’re in for a memorable day on the water whenever you’re free. The captain will clean and fillet your catch, so you should just bring a cooler and leave it in the car ready to welcome the delicious fish. Pack food and drinks, put on a cap, sunglasses, and bring a camera to mark this unforgettable day. Hop aboard and get on the fish!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 4 días
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $650
    This morning trip is a good way to explore the waters of Florida. The trips run year round and there are many species to catch. You can get Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Hogfish, Kingfish, and more. All gear is waiting for you on board. Less experienced anglers will benefit a lot from this trip – it's not way too long and offers great action. It takes about 30 minutes to the fishing grounds, and you'll go up to 15 miles. Pack food and drinks, a cap, sunglasses, and sunblock. Come for a trip to remember!
  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    4 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 12:00 PM
    US $650
    These fisheries offer fine catches year round, and you'll be able to get the likes of Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Hogfish, Kingfish, and more. The captain will provide the gear on board. This package is suitable for novice fishermen. Bring food and drinks, put on a cap, sunglasses, and sunblock. Make room for your camera to get a good shot of your catch. It takes about 30 minutes to the fishing grounds, and you'll go up to 15 miles.
  • Viaje Privado
    Extended Half Day Trip
    ¡solicitado! Reservado hace: 4 días
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:30 AM
    US $750
    Follow the same trip as you'd expect on a 4-hour trip, but make the most of the extra hour aboard to get even more fish on board. Head up to 15 miles offshore, which will take around 30 minutes, then spend a full 4 hours on the most productive fishing spots, hunting for Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Hogfish, Kingfish, and more. Just bring food and drinks, and a camera, to immortalize what's sure to be a memorable day.
  • Viaje Privado
    3/4 Day Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    6 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $850
    This trip will give you more time to cast the lures and enjoy the view as you wait for the fish to bite. These hot spots offer action throughout the year. You can target Snapper, Grouper, Kingfish, Hogfish, some Cobia, and maybe even an Amberjack. The captain will provide all the fishing gear and the license. You need to bring snacks and drinks, a cap, sunblock, and put on comfortable clothes. Pack your camera and get going.
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    8 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:00 AM
    US $1,250
    This full day trip will give you enough time to explore various spots teeming with fish. You can choose whether it's bottom fishing or trolling, and the crew will recommend the most productive method. It takes about an hour before you reach the fishing grounds. You can target Kingfish, Snapper, Grouper, Amberjack, and more. All the gear is waiting for you on board. You should pack a cap, sunblock, a camera, and food and drinks. Bring a cooler to transfer the cleaned catch after you leave the boat.
  • Viaje Privado
    Extended Full day
    Cancelación GRATIS 3 días de aviso
    10 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 6:30 AM
    US $1,450
    A true deep sea trip where we are running 40+ miles and are filling the box with Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, pelagics, and much more! This is a true "fill the freezer" trip! It will take between one and 3 hours to get to the fisheries, and you will have enough time for some nice fishing. It's a good choice for more experienced anglers. Pack food, drinks, a cap, sunblock, and a camera. Bring along a cooler to carry your fish after you leave the boat.
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FAQs about La Costa Charters

La Costa Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Extended Half Day Trip (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,450 per group - Extended Full day (10 hours)

When you book a trip with La Costa Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Cama
  • Equipo de snorkel
  • Vivero para la carnada
  • Equipo Multimedia
  • Nevera para la pesca
  • Radar

Trips booked with La Costa Charters include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado
  • Marinero
  • Licencia de Pesca

La Costa Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar
  • Pesca en Arrecife
  • Pesca de Naufragio

La Costa Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Línea de Mano
  • Pesca con Arpón
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with La Costa Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Hogfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)

Sobre el Captain

Patrick Eckelbarger
Isla del tesoro, Florida, Estados Unidos
Identificación y licencia verificadas
357 Opiniones de los clientes
Tiempo de respuesta 1 hora
Miembro desde Enero 2015
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!

Sobre este listado

Especies de Interés

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Especificaciones del barco

Sabalo (Pilothouse) construido en 2006. Impulsado por 330HP Cummins motor.

Longitud
32 ft
Capacidad
6 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Pesca en Arrecife
Pesca de Naufragio

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Línea de Mano
Pesca con Arpón
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
GPS
Localizador de peces
Cama
Equipo de snorkel
Vivero para la carnada

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Marinero
Licencia de Pesca

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 3 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 3 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
Te quedas con la pesca
Se permite captura y liberación

Pago

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 10% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.9 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 346 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Fotos de clientes (498)
Great trip!
Perfect relaxed fishing trip
Perfect relaxed fishing trip
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Calificación del pescador
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
96%
Capitán amigable
99%
Recomienda este charter
97%
Apto para niños
95%
Satisfecho con el barco
99%
Atrapé lo que quería
91%
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Caren V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Great trip!

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  3/4 Day Trip on Marzo 20, 2024
Captain Patrick and Brad were fantastic!  They were patient with a group of mainly novice fishermen and made sure we were...
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Alexandra W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Perfect relaxed fishing trip

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  Half Day Trip (AM) on Marzo 5, 2024
A couple friends and I went out with them and had the BEST time! They had everything ready to go and made sure we had an amazing...
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Phil K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Excellent trip with Captain Patrick

VERIFICADO   Extended Half Day Trip on Enero 15, 2024
Met up with the captain and first mate and Captain Patrick ran us out to his first location and after the Captain and first...
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Jay W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Excellent experience

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip (AM) on Febrero 7, 2024
Captain Patrick was great. Not only did he take us to great fishing spots he also gave great advice on local business,  restaurants...
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Bruce G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experiencia:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Barco
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
5.0 / 5
En general

Fishing with Patrick

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip on Julio 3, 2023
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