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
92
Reviews
3
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Fish Curacao on Papucho IV

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(92 reviews)
Willemstad
Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (100)
Highly recommend
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Great Crew that catches fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
87%
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Marcel B.
Almere, Netherlands
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half a day trip with captain Gordo and line man Coronel on the Papucho IV

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 2, 2020
Trip started from spanish water near our accommodation at 7am after about 25 min we started fishing. We only catched 2 small...
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Jeremy W.
Pompano Beach, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 5, 2022
Great trip! Started fishing almost right of the inlet and continued the entire day. This wasnโ€™t just aimless fishing or โ€œtourist...
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James M.
Obetz, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Gordo

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 13, 2023
The captain and mate are first class.
James M. recommends Fish Curacao on Papucho IV
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Amanda L.
Wilmington, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 23, 2021
Highlight of our cruise! We had the best time!ย  Transportation from cruise port to fishing pier was on point and communication...
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Christopher M.
West Palm Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gordo

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 18, 2023
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