Fish Curacao on Papucho IV 

4.8
(110 reviews)
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Fish Curacao on Papucho IV 

Willemstad, Curacao
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45 ft
6
4.8
(110 reviews)

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Fish Curacao offers you the chance to experience the island's incredible sportfishing with one of the best teams in the business! Join Captain Gordo on the 'Papucho IV' in search of Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and more. Whether you're an experienced offshore pro or planning your first deep sea fishing trip, this is the best crew to take you on a half or full day fishing adventure. Fish with the best !

The 'Papucho IV' is a 45' Hatteras sportfisher that is fully rigged for big game tournaments. It is a large, clean and comfortable yacht with an air-conditioned interior. Together with its excellent equipment and features, and the captain's fishing and navigating skills, the Papucho IV is one of the most successful charter boats for offshore fishing.

The waters around Curacao are famous for both the number and the size of the fish you can find here. Even on a half day trip, you can expect to run into Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and more. Book in for a full day, and you can take on a full cast of bluewater beasts with the chance of hooking a real record-breaker.

You will be provided with tournament-grade tackle at a variety of test strengths to match the wide mix of species you will be battling. Choose between trolling, spinning, bottom fishing, and traditional handline fishing to bring your fish.

If you're all about the thrill of the fight, Capt. Gordo will focus on nothing but Billfish all day long. Want something tasty to take away? He will switch things up and load the boat with Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Rainbow Runner. Everything you need is waiting aboard, all that's missing for the perfect charter is you!

Fish Curacao offers you the chance to experience the island's incredible sportfishing with one of the best teams in the business! Join Captain Gordo on the 'Papucho IV' in search of Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Tuna, and more. Whether you're an experienced offshore pro or planning your first deep sea fishing trip, this is the best crew to take you on a half or full day fishing adventure. Fish with the best !

The 'Papucho IV' is a 45' Hatteras sportfisher that is fully rigged for big game tournaments. It is a large, clean and comfortable yacht with an air-conditioned interior. Together with its excellent equipment and features, and the captain's fishing and navigating skills, the Papucho IV is one of the most successful charter boats for offshore fishing.

The waters around Curacao are famous for both the number and the size of the fish you can find here. Even on a half day trip, you can expect to run into Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and more. Book in for a full day, and you can take on a full cast of bluewater beasts with the chance of hooking a real record-breaker.

You will be provided with tournament-grade tackle at a variety of test strengths to match the wide mix of species you will be battling. Choose between trolling, spinning, bottom fishing, and traditional handline fishing to bring your fish.

If you're all about the thrill of the fight, Capt. Gordo will focus on nothing but Billfish all day long. Want something tasty to take away? He will switch things up and load the boat with Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Rainbow Runner. Everything you need is waiting aboard, all that's missing for the perfect charter is you!

Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)
Captain
Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)
23 years of experience

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+8
US $800
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
+8
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Marlin (Blue)
Sailfish
+3
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
110 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (152)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
79%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
89%
Caught fish

Reviews (110)

  • Ernesto Jackson
    Ernesto Jackson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing with Gordo!

    Full Day Trip on June 29, 2026 • 2 adults

    this was a great fishing trip! Gordo arrnaged a taxi to pick us up and drop us off at the dock. The fishing trip was very memorable, we were catching tuna two to three at a time. Then we caught a Mahi Mahi to top things off. The trip was truly a great experience. Book with Gordo is yiu are looking to catch fish and have a great time doing so. Gordo’s first mate was also very cool, he taught us things along the way and kept us locked onto reeling the next fish in. We were very pleased with our trip! Thanks again Gordo!

  • Ethan Hauck
    Ethan Hauck
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very rewarding, great experience!

    3/4 Day Trip on June 1, 2026 • 3 adults

    We caught two blue marlin approaching 300 lbs! Some rough seas, but Capt.Gordo put us on these two beautiful fish and first mate Cornel(sp?) helped seal the deal and got both fish tagged. Marlin are no guarantee anytime anywhere, but these two can help you check off your bucket list fish!

  • Ronald Cliver
    Ronald Cliver
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Best trip ever.

    Half Day Trip (PM) on November 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    we caught a gaint tuna , over 100 pounds. also a gaint Wahoo and 25 Mahi Mahi. the captain will put you on fish.

  • Spencer Chandler
    Spencer Chandler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2017
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Huge blue marlin

    3/4 Day Trip on June 2, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain Gordo and his wonderful deckhand to my wife and I on an unforgettable trip this morning! we started off quickly landing a mahi in the boat fast. soon after we locked onto a 350+lb blue marlin, the fight was unreal and the crew did a great job helping work the big boy in! fun times and would definitely recommend

  • Carl Barnes
    Carl Barnes
    Repeat angler
    us
    Michigan, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing experience!

    3/4 Day Trip on February 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    A great day at sea with Capt. Gordo and Cornendal with Blackfin, Skipjack and Wahoo as the bounty. Highly recommend this team and their vessel.

  • Warren Eckel
    Warren Eckel
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip, From Sea to Table!

    3/4 Day Trip on January 26, 2026 • 2 adults

    Great day on the water with Capt Gordo! A little choppy but Capt Gordo navigated the swells and put us on Barracuda, Skipjack Tuna, Black Fin Tuna and Wahoo.

  • Trent Smith
    Trent Smith
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Full Day Trip on May 13, 2026 • 2 adults

    My goal was to catch a marlin, and that’s exactly what we did. One of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had!!

  • Jason Weichtmann
    Jason Weichtmann
    Repeat angler
    us
    Rhode Island, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Blue Marlin

    3/4 Day Trip on April 23, 2026 • 6 adults

    got a roughly 400lb blue marlin . what a fight

  • Rob Newcombe
    Rob Newcombe
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Monster yellow fin tuna

    Full Day Trip on March 12, 2025 • 1 adult

    7am on the dot the boat backed up to the sandals dock and I was met with the smiles of Gordo (Captain) and Koronel (first mate). I stepped on board and was immediately impressed with how it was all set up. This looked like a proper fish catching machine ran by 2 experts and I wasn’t wrong. A pleasant ride out offshore with me asking lots of questions of Koronel on tackle to tactics (I like to understand the science), and then the gear was deployed. About 2 hours into the trip the back right reel screamed and in a few a seconds I was in the chair latched onto something which felt like a medium sized truck. About 90 minutes later Koronel and Gordo double gaffed the 154lb yellow fin, pulled it through the door and quickly despatched it. I could not believe the strength of that fish, my arms were shattered. The trip was perfect from initial contact at booking right through the day to being dropped off. Gordo and Koronel are an awesome team. Koronel has got to be the coolest first mate on the planet at this game with a fountain of knowledge he’s happy to share, an outstanding coach and great sense of humour to go with it. You won’t go wrong if you book with these guys.

  • Matt Rudolph
    Matt Rudolph
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    Full Day Trip on October 13, 2025 • 2 adults

    Gordo and Koronel were outstanding and accommodating. We got lucky and was able to get picked up and dropped off at our floating dock. Tons of opportunity to get on fish. We ended up catching tons of yellowtail and skipjack, mahi, and barracuda. Trolled the remaining half day for bill fish and managed to get a sail fish to roll on our bait but no luck. Koronel is hilarious and has a passion for getting fish on his lines.

FAQs about Fish Curacao on Papucho IV

Fish Curacao on Papucho IV offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Fish Curacao on Papucho IV, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Bathroom
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Fish Curacao on Papucho IV include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Occasional we use life bait all depends on what we are targeting and if live bait is around , no extra fees)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge)
  • Snacks (Chips and lunch provided on full day trips . Plenty of water coke sprite and beer)
  • Drinks (Beer, soft drinks & water)
  • First mate (Tournament winning team , year after year)
  • Fishing license (No license needed included)
  • Lunch (Only on full day trips)
Fish Curacao on Papucho IV offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (1-14 miles)
Fish Curacao on Papucho IV offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Handline
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fish Curacao on Papucho IV include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Rainbow Runner
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)
Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)
Willemstad, Curacao
6 Fishing Reports
110 Customer reviews
Typical response within 9 hours
Member since April 2014
Captain Gordo has won various major fishing tournaments in Curacao and the region, for example the prestigious Presidential Challenge Central America: The 2011 Chivas Regal Aruba Caribbean Cup. This young and enthusiastic captain has been fishing since childhood. He took every opportunity to fish with the older and experienced fishermen to learn the tricks of the trade.
Our Team
Capt Gordo H.
Capt Gordo H.
Captain
Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)
Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)
6
reports
110
reviews
2014
member since
~10h
response
Captain Gordo has won various major fishing tournaments in Curacao and the region, for example the prestigious Presidential Challenge Central America: The 2011 Chivas Regal Aruba Caribbean Cup. This young and enthusiastic captain has been fishing since childhood. He took every opportunity to fish with the older and experienced fishermen to learn the tricks of the trade.
The crew
Capt Gordo H.
Capt Gordo H.
Captain

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Rainbow Runner
Rainbow Runner
Sailfish
Sailfish
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Rainbow Runner
Rainbow Runner

Real catches by this captain

  • Two adult anglers display a large tuna catch aboard a sportfishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Ronald C.
    Ronald C.
    we caught a gaint tuna , over 100 pounds. also a gaint Wahoo and 25 Mahi Mahi. the captain will put you on fish.
  • Large tuna displayed on the deck of a fishing boat alongside additional fish and rods.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Monsta catch , 160 lbs yellow fin ! We are back in business ✅
  • Two adult anglers pose aboard a fishing boat beside a large catch of tuna and mahi-mahi arranged on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Happy clients make a happy capt ??????
  • Large yellowfin tuna displayed on the deck of a sportfishing boat, secured with a landing gaff beside fishing rods.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Great fishing on the Papucho again ! Solid week with great catches so far
  • A variety of tuna, including a notable yellowfin, are displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Ernesto J.
    Ernesto J.
    this was a great fishing trip! Gordo arrnaged a taxi to pick us up and drop us off at the dock. The fishing trip was very memorable, we were catching tuna two to three at a time. Then we caught a Mahi Mahi to top things off. The trip was truly a great experience. Book with Gordo is yiu are looking to catch fish and have a great time doing so. Gordo’s first mate was also very cool, he taught us things along the way and kept us locked onto reeling the next fish in. We were very pleased with our trip! Thanks again Gordo!
  • Large mahi-mahi displayed on the deck of a sportfishing boat, with offshore water and fishing gear visible.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Spencer C.
    Spencer C.
    Captain Gordo and his wonderful deckhand to my wife and I on an unforgettable trip this morning! we started off quickly landing a mahi in the boat fast. soon after we locked onto a 350+lb blue marlin, the fight was unreal and the crew did a great job helping work the big boy in! fun times and would definitely recommend
  • Group of anglers enjoying a day on the boat, smiling and giving thumbs up, showcasing camaraderie during their fishing trip.
    Ethan H.
    Ethan H.
    We caught two blue marlin approaching 300 lbs! Some rough seas, but Capt.Gordo put us on these two beautiful fish and first mate Cornel(sp?) helped seal the deal and got both fish tagged. Marlin are no guarantee anytime anywhere, but these two can help you check off your bucket list fish!
  • An angler reeling in a large fish while fishing in deep blue waters, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Marlin
    Trent S.
    Trent S.
    My goal was to catch a marlin, and that’s exactly what we did. One of the coolest experiences I’ve ever had!!
  • An angler reeling in a large fish, likely a marlin, while fishing in deep blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    Jason W.
    Jason W.
    got a roughly 400lb blue marlin . what a fight
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of multiple King Mackerel aboard a fishing charter.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Grant G.
    Grant G.
    My kids and i had a blast! We caught Barracuda, Wahoo and Tuna. Great experience! The captain new the area and first mate never stopped working, was very funny and took great pictures! Families and groups of friends will love this trip. They provide everything you need, just show up and fish.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
45 ft
Year built
1975
Restored in
2010
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 600HP
Max cruising speed
29 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Handline
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Bathroom
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Occasional we use life bait all depends on what we are targeting and if live bait is around , no extra fees
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge
Snacks
Chips and lunch provided on full day trips . Plenty of water coke sprite and beer
Drinks
Beer, soft drinks & water
First mate
Tournament winning team , year after year
Fishing license
No license needed included
Lunch
Only on full day trips

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
We are very kids friendly, and fulldays are to long for them , muste be 14 or Older for that
You keep catch
Client get fish for a decent dinner
Crew keeps catch
Most of the catch stays with the boat
Catch and release allowed
All Billfish are released

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Willemstad right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)Marlin (White)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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