Medusa Sportfishing 

4.7
(117 reviews)
 Slip B-2 Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745, United States–

Medusa Sportfishing 

Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
–
38 ft
4
4.7
(117 reviews)

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Medusa Sportfishing welcomes you aboard. Spend a day on the water with your loved ones and create wonderful memories that will stay with you forever. Your journey will start in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii where you'll meet Captain Lance Gelman, a friendly and seasoned angler who'll take you offshore to catch a number of prized species. Join him and have a memorable fishing experience on the sea!

You'll fish from a 38' Ocean offshore sport fishing boat that's powered by twin 375 HP Caterpillar engines and can sit up to 6 guests. It uses modern navigation technology, outriggers, tuna tubes, as well as a fighting chair, and the facilities include a kitchen, toilet, and flying bridge. There will also be an ice-box to store your fish and drinks and a first mate will be present throughout the trip.

You'll have the chance to target Tuna, Marlin, Spearfish, Wahoo, as well as Mahi Mahi, and the way you'll catch them is trolling on heavy tackle. You can keep all the fish you catch and take it home but you can also return it to the water. Feel free to make things even more fun by bringing kids on your trip.

Captain Lance will provide you with all the tackle, lures, and fishing licenses, so yours is just to bring your favorite food and drinks before you depart.

Come down to Medusa Sportfishing and create lifelong memories on the water!

Medusa Sportfishing welcomes you aboard. Spend a day on the water with your loved ones and create wonderful memories that will stay with you forever. Your journey will start in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii where you'll meet Captain Lance Gelman, a friendly and seasoned angler who'll take you offshore to catch a number of prized species. Join him and have a memorable fishing experience on the sea!

You'll fish from a 38' Ocean offshore sport fishing boat that's powered by twin 375 HP Caterpillar engines and can sit up to 6 guests. It uses modern navigation technology, outriggers, tuna tubes, as well as a fighting chair, and the facilities include a kitchen, toilet, and flying bridge. There will also be an ice-box to store your fish and drinks and a first mate will be present throughout the trip.

You'll have the chance to target Tuna, Marlin, Spearfish, Wahoo, as well as Mahi Mahi, and the way you'll catch them is trolling on heavy tackle. You can keep all the fish you catch and take it home but you can also return it to the water. Feel free to make things even more fun by bringing kids on your trip.

Captain Lance will provide you with all the tackle, lures, and fishing licenses, so yours is just to bring your favorite food and drinks before you depart.

Come down to Medusa Sportfishing and create lifelong memories on the water!

Lance Gelman
Captain
Lance Gelman
48 years of experience

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo
+2
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo
+4
US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo
+4
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.7
117 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
4.8
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (105)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
92%
Recommended
70%
Caught fish

Reviews (117)

  • Anthony Worthey
    Anthony Worthey
    Repeat angler
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Hawaii Experience

    Half Day Trip on June 12, 2026 • 2 adults

    Captain and first mate were experienced, knowledgeable and friendly.

  • David Sommer
    David Sommer
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2022
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!

    Full Day Trip on December 30, 2024 • 4 adults • 2 children

    My kids ages 15 and 12 had a great time with Lance’s associates Jackson and James. We caught a TON of fish - both kids literally simultaneously got a 30 pound spearfish, and then the older one got a mother-lode 110 pound ahi yellowfin tuna!!! We also release a maybe 150 pound Blue Marlin. Weirdly they got everything in the first 3 hours of the 8 hour trip - that is how fishing goes. The ahi was just incredibly memorable - they found us a group of literally up to 100 dolphins plus all sorts of birds flying on top - with lots of fish around all that commotion. Which is what the ahi came out of. Jackson and James were also excellent with my 12 year old - who wanted to talk fishing literally the whole time. Muffins and soft drinks and water were a nice touch too. My wife appreciated the bathroom on the boat. All in all - great! We will look up Lance again next time on BI!

  • Aaron Books
    Aaron Books
    Repeat angler
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2024
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    What an Awesome trip.

    3/4 Day Trip on February 5, 2024 • 1 adult

    The day was perfect! Beautiful scenery great water and a fantastic Captain and deck hand. Both were extremely knowledgeable and great conversation. Had a fantastic trip. We caught a huge spearfish and a good size Mahi Mahi. Super fun fights and action packed. I will and would recommend fishing with them to everyone I talk to about Kona fishing. Great day!

  • Michael Saincome
    Michael Saincome
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2016
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water

    Full Day Trip on April 4, 2022 • 2 adults

    Capt Lance and his mate, Jack, were a couple of ol' salty fellas. Nice boat with top notch gear and a lifetime of experience on the water. I am a hardcore offshore fisherman from Florida and I must say the experience on the Medusa is one my wife and I will never forget. We boated two striped Marlin and a giant spearfish. Captain let us keep as much fish as we wanted. There was plenty of room inside to rest and take it in while waiting for a strike. It was the bluest water I had ever seen and was glad we chose to go with the full day to give us more of a chance to hit the fish. Looking for a good time for a reasonable price don't hesitate to book the Medusa with captain Lance.

  • Brad Schramm
    Brad Schramm
    us
    Iowa, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Trophy Trip!

    3/4 Day Trip on February 6, 2022 • 2 adults

    As an avid mainland fisherman. I totally understand that nothing is guaranteed when fishing. Except for two things… effort and attitude! Capt. Lance and First Mate Jack did not disappoint! We had a slow morning but the time passed quickly with great conversation with Lance and Jack. And then… BOOM! The fish of a lifetime!! Not just a fish of a lifetime, a memory of a lifetime! Getting to watch your son land a 450lb Blue Marlin, surreal! Lance made the boat dance with the fish while Jack controlled chaos like a magician. If you are wondering if this is the right fishing charter, I can tell you this. It’s fishing, no charter will guarantee you fish. Lance and Jack will put the effort in to putting you on fish and are awesome people! Thank you fellas for the lifetime memory!

  • Michael Cash
    Michael Cash
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Take Dramamine, catch big fish

    Half Day Trip on December 28, 2023 • 4 adults

    First time out with the family. Hooked a blue Marlin within an hour. Oldest kid was in the chair reeling it in, the other kid was puking his guts out. Great character building for all. First kid eventually puked too. He says it was worth it. Captain and first mate were exceptional. Both loved being on the water and were happy to turn the boat around when asked. Highly recommend.

  • Elaine Karris
    Elaine Karris
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain and crew were AWESOME!

    Half Day Trip on July 29, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain and crew were so great! My son was looking forward to this the most about our trip and they made it memorable!

  • Ryan Maki
    Ryan Maki
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    3/4 day trip

    3/4 Day Trip on June 30, 2023 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain and crew were friendly and easy to talk with. Boat was ready to go and we left on time. Fishing has been slow for most of the boats but we still managed to bring one Blue Marlin up to the boat and it was successfully released. We had a great time.

  • Mark Campbell
    Mark Campbell
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hr w Captain Lance and Jake.

    Half Day Trip on March 20, 2023 • 3 adults • 1 child

    My wife, son and I fish Maui each year and were excited to try our luck during a 2-day excursion to Hilo/Kona. Captain Lance and Jake were great hosts and a huge highlight was when my 10 year old son hauled in a 5’-6”, 35 lb Spearfish!! They were as happy for him as we were!

  • Ryan Fix
    Ryan Fix
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington State, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew, Great time

    Full Day Trip on April 22, 2024 • 2 adults

    Crew was great and helpful, even if we hadn’t caught fish it would have been a amazing day.

FAQs about Medusa Sportfishing

Medusa Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Medusa Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Fighting chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Kitchen
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Medusa Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First mate
Medusa Sportfishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing
Medusa Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Medusa Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Spearfish (Shortbill)
  • Tuna (Bigeye)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Lance Gelman
Lance Gelman
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
3 Fishing Reports
117 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since March 2021
Captain Lance has worked in the charter fishing industry since he was 14, and his love of fishing, the ocean, and his clients has always rewarded him. Captain Lance believes it is his responsibility to show his clients a great day whether the fish are biting or not. With that said, he is a very accomplished captain, catching two grander Blue Marlin (1058 lb and 1075 lb), 57 Mahi Mahi in a single day, and has many tournament victories to his credit. A superb Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) fisherman, Captain Lance won first place in the Maui Jim Tournament Ahi Division three years in a row: 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Lance Gelman
Lance Gelman
3
reports
117
reviews
2021
member since
~6h
response
Captain Lance has worked in the charter fishing industry since he was 14, and his love of fishing, the ocean, and his clients has always rewarded him. Captain Lance believes it is his responsibility to show his clients a great day whether the fish are biting or not. With that said, he is a very accomplished captain, catching two grander Blue Marlin (1058 lb and 1075 lb), 57 Mahi Mahi in a single day, and has many tournament victories to his credit. A superb Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) fisherman, Captain Lance won first place in the Maui Jim Tournament Ahi Division three years in a row: 2009, 2010, and 2011.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Shortbill Spearfish
Shortbill Spearfish
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Shortbill Spearfish
Shortbill Spearfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Blue marlin alongside a boat in choppy open water, still hooked during an active offshore fishing encounter.
    Fish 1
    Blue Marlin
    Blue Marlin released today!
  • A family proudly displays a large Mahi Mahi on the deck of their charter boat at the marina, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Family fun and fish for the grill
  • An angler seated on a boat, focused on fishing while the boat navigates through calm waters.
    Anthony W.
    Anthony W.
    Captain and first mate were experienced, knowledgeable and friendly.
  • A large, filleted Yellowfin Tuna displayed on a cleaning table, showcasing the intricate cuts and vibrant colors of the fish.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    David S.
    David S.
    My kids ages 15 and 12 had a great time with Lance’s associates Jackson and James. We caught a TON of fish - both kids literally simultaneously got a 30 pound spearfish, and then the older one got a mother-lode 110 pound ahi yellowfin tuna!!! We also release a maybe 150 pound Blue Marlin. Weirdly they got everything in the first 3 hours of the 8 hour trip - that is how fishing goes. The ahi was just incredibly memorable - they found us a group of literally up to 100 dolphins plus all sorts of birds flying on top - with lots of fish around all that commotion. Which is what the ahi came out of. Jackson and James were also excellent with my 12 year old - who wanted to talk fishing literally the whole time. Muffins and soft drinks and water were a nice touch too. My wife appreciated the bathroom on the boat. All in all - great! We will look up Lance again next time on BI!
  • A close-up of fishing flags on a rod, indicating a fishing activity in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Elaine K.
    Elaine K.
    Captain and crew were so great! My son was looking forward to this the most about our trip and they made it memorable!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Sailfish while aboard a sport fishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Sailfish
    Ryan F.
    Ryan F.
    Crew was great and helpful, even if we hadn’t caught fish it would have been a amazing day.
  • Adult angler holding a large colorful mahi-mahi at a tropical marina beside charter boats.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Aaron B.
    Aaron B.
    The day was perfect! Beautiful scenery great water and a fantastic Captain and deck hand. Both were extremely knowledgeable and great conversation. Had a fantastic trip. We caught a huge spearfish and a good size Mahi Mahi. Super fun fights and action packed. I will and would recommend fishing with them to everyone I talk to about Kona fishing. Great day!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large fish aboard a boat in open waters, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Striped Marlin
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    First time out with the family. Hooked a blue Marlin within an hour. Oldest kid was in the chair reeling it in, the other kid was puking his guts out. Great character building for all. First kid eventually puked too. He says it was worth it. Captain and first mate were exceptional. Both loved being on the water and were happy to turn the boat around when asked. Highly recommend.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi while aboard a sportfishing boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Kent W.
    Kent W.
    Great skipper let us know that fishing had been slow. Enjoyed the ride and weather. Missed the first hit but landed the second with a beautiful Mahi Mahi.
  • Two anglers proudly display large offshore fish aboard a moving sportfishing boat, with rods and foamy ocean wake visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Frank D.
    Frank D.
    We caught a Spearfish that was 48-50 inches long and weighed probably 45 pounds! 1 Yellowfin that weighed 100-120 pounds! Fishing was great and Captain Lance and first mate Jack were awesome!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
38 ft
Year built
1984
Boat manufacturer
Ocean
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 375HP
Max cruising speed
22 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Heavy Tackle
Trolling

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Fighting chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Kitchen
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Kailua-Kona right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Black)Marlin (Black)
Marlin (Blue)Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
Spearfish (Shortbill)Spearfish (Shortbill)
Spearfish (Shortbill)Spearfish (Shortbill)
Tuna (Bigeye)Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
WahooWahoo

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