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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Jessica V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Gordo

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 26, 2025
Jessica V. recommends Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
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Tommie B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We caught a marlin

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 9, 2025
Saw it jump and spit the hook, but what a thrill.ย  Brought back 3 mahi mahi.ย  Highly recommend Gordo and his deck hand.ย ...
Tommie B. recommends Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
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Clint C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 8, 2025
Clint C. recommends Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
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Yatish P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Was a great trip.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 26, 2024
Yatish P. recommends Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
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Joshua A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

BEST IN CURACAO!!!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 21, 2024
What an Amazing time! We booked a full day trip with Gordo and his crewmate Cornell. Caught a large amount of Mahi Mahi, several...
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