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Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)
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Gordo (Charles Heldewier Vignon)

Willemstad, Curacao
100+ reviews
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.

Charter

Rating

4.8
109 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

92%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
79%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
89%
Caught fish

All reviews (109)

Showing 1 – 5 of 109 reviews
  • Ernesto Jackson
    Ernesto Jackson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day fishing with Gordo!

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    this was a great fishing trip! Gordo arrnaged a taxi to pick us up and drop us off at the dock. The fishing trip was very memorable, we were catching tuna two to three at a time. Then we caught a Mahi Mahi to top things off. The trip was truly a great experience. Book with Gordo is yiu are looking to catch fish and have a great time doing so. Gordo’s first mate was also very cool, he taught us things along the way and kept us locked onto reeling the next fish in. We were very pleased with our trip! Thanks again Gordo!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Response from Captain

    It was honestly great having you a board sir , wishing you all the best

  • Ethan Hauck
    Ethan Hauck
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Very rewarding, great experience!

    3/4 Day Trip • 3 adults

    We caught two blue marlin approaching 300 lbs! Some rough seas, but Capt.Gordo put us on these two beautiful fish and first mate Cornel(sp?) helped seal the deal and got both fish tagged. Marlin are no guarantee anytime anywhere, but these two can help you check off your bucket list fish!

  • Matt Rudolph
    Matt Rudolph
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great experience

    Full Day Trip • 2 adults

    Gordo and Koronel were outstanding and accommodating. We got lucky and was able to get picked up and dropped off at our floating dock. Tons of opportunity to get on fish. We ended up catching tons of yellowtail and skipjack, mahi, and barracuda. Trolled the remaining half day for bill fish and managed to get a sail fish to roll on our bait but no luck. Koronel is hilarious and has a passion for getting fish on his lines.

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Yellowfin Tuna
  • Spencer Chandler
    Spencer Chandler
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2017
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Huge blue marlin

    3/4 Day Trip • 2 adults

    Captain Gordo and his wonderful deckhand to my wife and I on an unforgettable trip this morning! we started off quickly landing a mahi in the boat fast. soon after we locked onto a 350+lb blue marlin, the fight was unreal and the crew did a great job helping work the big boy in! fun times and would definitely recommend

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Blue Marlin
    Response from Captain

    Thank you mr Spencer !

  • Grant Glover
    Grant Glover
    us
    Arkansas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip! Great Captain and Crew!!

    Full Day Trip • 4 adults

    My kids and i had a blast! We caught Barracuda, Wahoo and Tuna. Great experience! The captain new the area and first mate never stopped working, was very funny and took great pictures! Families and groups of friends will love this trip. They provide everything you need, just show up and fish.

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Response from Captain

    Thank yiu for choosingbus sir , glad you enjoyed it 🎉

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Great day fishing with Gordo!
    Ernesto J.
    Ernesto J.
  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Huge blue marlin
    Spencer C.
    Spencer C.
  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Very rewarding, great experience!
    Ethan H.
    Ethan H.
  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Great trip
    Trent S.
    Trent S.
  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Blue Marlin
    Jason W.
    Jason W.
  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Great trip! Great Captain and Crew!!
    Grant G.
    Grant G.
  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Amazing experience!
    Carl B.
    Carl B.
  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Great trip, From Sea to Table!
    Warren E.
    Warren E.
  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Boat is outfitted to catch Fish
    Kevin B.
    Kevin B.
  • Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
    Fish Curacao on Papucho IVWillemstad
    Great experience
    Matt R.
    Matt R.

What's biting with Fish Curacao on Papucho IV in Willemstad

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Fishing reports

Full day fishing trip

Aug 20, 2016 • Willemstad
Fished for a full day and released a blue marlin catch 4 nice mahi mahi's. Sea conditions where just perfect!!!
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Yellow fin tuna

May 4, 2016 • Willemstad
While chasing the wahoo's we caught a decent 68 lbs Yellowfin Tuna!!! Enjoying very very calm sea these days!
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White Marlin

Apr 25, 2016 • Willemstad
Bunch of mahi's and a white marlin today, just started reporting. Watch me :)!!
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