Captain
David El Hage

Member since May 2023 Jan Thiel, Curacao
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Jan Thiel aboard a 44’ Luhrs. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo and he will show you how to catch them. With 11 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain David El Hage

Jan Thiel, Curacao
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Jan Thiel aboard a 44’ Luhrs. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo and he will show you how to catch them. With 11 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(126 reviews)
Jan Thiel
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 126 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (182)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
85%
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Rocky Seas, One Wahoo, and an Awesome Day with Captain Davidโ€

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on December 15, 2025
We went out fishing with Captain David on a day when the seas were definitely on the rougher side, but he handled everything...
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Christian H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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๐ŸŒŠ Unforgettable Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2025
We had an absolutely amazing day out on the water with the What Ap Ap fishing charter in Curaรงao! From start to finish, everything...
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Marty A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day on the water!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on July 20, 2025
Captain David and his deck hand Alan are AWESOME they are both extremely knowledgeable and answer every question instantly...
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Jed M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very friendly and informative

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2025
unfortunately we came away empty handed, but was not for lack of both Allen and David trying wholeheartedly. Both crew members...
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Roger G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 11, 2025
David was a great captain. He put us on fish right away. I was feeling a little seasick so he moved inshore for a while targeting...
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