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
4.8 / 5
(96 reviews)
Jan Thiel
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 96 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (143)
Captain David and Alex exceeded expectations.
Captain David and Alex exceeded expectations.
Captain David and Alex exceeded expectations.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
82%
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Nick B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 17, 2025
Iโ€™ve been sport fishing all over the world, it was a great experience. Lots of action. The boat, equipment/gear was great...
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Noah Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain and crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 31, 2024
Captain David and Alan gave us a great experience on their beautiful boat! We caught a tuna on the trip and are staying at...
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Tania T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mahi mahi fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 17, 2024
We had an amazing fishing experience,ย  The staff was exceptional they were knowledgeable, friendly and engaging.ย  they went...
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Darren P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun times!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 17, 2025
Captain and Allan were great! They were very friendly and our entire family (boys 12 and 9) had a good time despite the fish...
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JOHN C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on July 9, 2025
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