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
98
Reviews
3
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Fish Curacao on Papucho IV

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(98 reviews)
Willemstad
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 98 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (117)
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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
77%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
88%
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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
Overall

Highly recommend

VERIFIED   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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Eric P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing trip

VERIFIED   Trip for Eric on August 28, 2025
We had fish on the entire trip. I asked for Tuna, and we got three.ย  Amazing trip. I will use them again when I return to...
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Dallas D.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   June 10, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Charles O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Crew that catches fish

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 26, 2025
We caught fish and the crew was amazing.ย  Friendly, professional , fun, and capable!ย  Caught nice tuna, released a beautiful...
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Felicia S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 17, 2025
Felicia S. recommends Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
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