Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
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.
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (108)
+105Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
87%
Mar 12, 2025
Full Day Trip
Monster yellow fin tuna
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.
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)....
Captain replied
Aug 19, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Double Up on Sails
Great trip by Capt. Gordo and his mate C. Waters were great, a little rough at times but nothing we couldn’t handle. Bagged 5 nice Mahi before my lady and I doubled up on two nice sailfish. We were able to land them both. Over all it was a professional trip and I’d highly recommend!
Great trip by Capt. Gordo and his mate C. Waters were great, a little rough at times but nothing we couldn’t handle. Bagged 5...
Captain replied
Feb 7, 2025
Full Day Trip
Class A. Operation
Captain Gordo and Mate Kanmair were as good as it gets! This Class A. Operation was all anyone could ask for. Truly felt like fishing with friends not like being on a charter. The bonus was that we caught fish, boating 2 wahoo, 1 tuna, 1 mahi, releasing a white marlin, and going 1 for 2 on blue marlin. Thanks so much for an incredible opportunity!!
Captain Gordo and Mate Kanmair were as good as it gets! This Class A. Operation was all anyone could ask for. Truly felt like...
Captain replied
Nov 9, 2024
3/4 Day Trip
A Great Day on the Water
What an amazing day. Captain Gordo and his first mate Coranel were awesome. The day started a little slow, but the captain had on fish soon enough. Coranel was a multi-tasking machine and had a great sense of humor. It was such a great day. I highly recommend Captain Gordo. It’s a trip we won’t soon forget. Thanks for a fun and rewarding day.
What an amazing day. Captain Gordo and his first mate Coranel were awesome. The day started a little slow, but the captain had...
Captain replied
Jul 29, 2025
3/4 Day Trip
Highly recommend
Captain Gordo and Cornell were fantastic. They put a lot of time and effort into making sure it’s a great time fishing. Added bonus - the Mahi Mahi were hitting the whole trip. Thank you!
Captain Gordo and Cornell were fantastic. They put a lot of time and effort into making sure it’s a great time fishing. Added...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (108)
+105Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
87%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Monster yellow fin tuna
Full Day Trip on March 12, 2025
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.
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...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Double Up on Sails
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 19, 2025
Great trip by Capt. Gordo and his mate C. Waters were great, a little rough at times but nothing we couldn’t handle. Bagged 5 nice Mahi before my lady and I doubled up on two nice sailfish. We were able to land them both. Over all it was a professional trip and I’d highly recommend!
Great trip by Capt. Gordo and his mate C. Waters were great, a little rough at times but nothing we couldn’t handle. Bagged 5 nice Mahi before my lady and I doubled up on two nice sailfish. We were able to land them both. Over all it was a professional trip and I’d highly recommend!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Class A. Operation
Full Day Trip on February 7, 2025
Captain Gordo and Mate Kanmair were as good as it gets! This Class A. Operation was all anyone could ask for. Truly felt like fishing with friends not like being on a charter. The bonus was that we caught fish, boating 2 wahoo, 1 tuna, 1 mahi, releasing a white marlin, and going 1 for 2 on blue marlin. Thanks so much for an incredible opportunity!!
Captain Gordo and Mate Kanmair were as good as it gets! This Class A. Operation was all anyone could ask for. Truly felt like fishing with friends not like being on a charter. The bonus was that we caught fish, boating 2 wahoo, 1 tuna, 1 mahi, releasing a white marlin, and going 1 for 2 on blue marlin. Thanks so much for an incredible opportunity!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
A Great Day on the Water
3/4 Day Trip on November 9, 2024
What an amazing day. Captain Gordo and his first mate Coranel were awesome. The day started a little slow, but the captain had on fish soon enough. Coranel was a multi-tasking machine and had a great sense of humor. It was such a great day. I highly recommend Captain Gordo. It’s a trip we won’t soon forget. Thanks for a fun and rewarding day.
What an amazing day. Captain Gordo and his first mate Coranel were awesome. The day started a little slow, but the captain had on fish soon enough. Coranel was a multi-tasking machine and had a great sense of humor. It was such a great day. I highly recommend Captain Gordo. It’s a trip we won’t soon forget. Thanks for a fun and rewarding day.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Highly recommend
3/4 Day Trip on July 29, 2025
Captain Gordo and Cornell were fantastic. They put a lot of time and effort into making sure it’s a great time fishing. Added bonus - the Mahi Mahi were hitting the whole trip. Thank you!
Captain Gordo and Cornell were fantastic. They put a lot of time and effort into making sure it’s a great time fishing. Added bonus - the Mahi Mahi were hitting the whole trip. Thank you!
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