Captain
Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)

Member since April 2014 Willemstad, Curacao
Background
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.
Techniques
All Trolling

Hey, I'm Captain Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)

Willemstad, Curacao
Background
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.
Techniques
All Trolling

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(93 reviews)
Willemstad
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 93 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
87%
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Rob N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Monster yellow fin tuna

VERIFIED   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)....
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Jon D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Double Up on Sails

VERIFIED   NEW  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 couldnโ€™t handle. Bagged...
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Michael B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly recommend

VERIFIED   NEW  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 itโ€™s a great time fishing. Added...
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Gary L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Class A. Operation

VERIFIED   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...
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Robert C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   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...
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