Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
+20Fish 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!
Captain
Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)
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+95Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Appropriate for children
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
86%
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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...
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BEST IN CURACAO!!!
Full Day Trip on August 21, 2024
What an Amazing time! We booked a full day trip with Gordo and his crewmate Cornell. Caught a large amount of Mahi Mahi, several from a hand line, and reeled in some massive yellow fin tuna as well. We had a large group including kids and my parents. They took care of everyone and made sure we all had the right tools to be successful including the kiddos. We even had some issues with sea sickness. The crew bent over backwards to help everyone with their tips and tricks to continue to have a successful time! We will be back, and will be booking with this charter again. Highly Recommended!!!
What an Amazing time! We booked a full day trip with Gordo and his crewmate Cornell. Caught a large amount of Mahi Mahi, several from a hand line, and reeled in some massive yellow fin tuna as well. We had a large group including kids and my parents. They took care of everyone and made sure we all had the right tools to be successful including the kiddos. We even had some issues with sea sickness. The crew bent over backwards to help everyone with their tips and tricks to continue to have a...
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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!!
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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.
FAQs about Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
What are the trip rates for Fish Curacao on Papucho IV?
Fish Curacao on Papucho IV offers the following trips to customers:
- US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $950 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Fish Curacao on Papucho IV?
When you book a trip with Fish Curacao on Papucho IV, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- 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 with Fish Curacao on Papucho IV?
Trips booked with Fish Curacao on Papucho IV include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks (Beer, soft drinks & water)
- First Mate
- Fishing License
- Lunch (Only on full day trips)
What types of fishing does Fish Curacao on Papucho IV offer?
Fish Curacao on Papucho IV offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
What fishing techniques does Fish Curacao on Papucho IV offer?
Fish Curacao on Papucho IV offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Handline
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Fish Curacao on Papucho IV?
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
Willemstad, Curacao
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 fish you can target
What is the boat like?
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
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
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Beer, soft drinks & water
First Mate
Fishing License
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.
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
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 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo