Islanders of St. Barth: Patrick

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Patrick Laplace, local fisherman

A seventh-generation fisherman, Patrick Laplace practices the traditional art of hand line fishing, relying on instinct, strength, and an unspoken understanding of the sea. Each day’s catch often reaches island restaurants within hours, continuing a tradition that has sustained St. Barth for generations. Guests occasionally join him offshore, discovering a craft that existed long before the island became a destination.

Islander since 1975