Medusa Sportfishing 

4.7/5 (113 reviews)
 Slip B-2 Honokohau Harbor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745, United States

Medusa Sportfishing 

Kailua-Kona, HI, United States
38 feet
4
4.7/5 (113 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!

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (101)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
72%
Caught fish

All reviews (113)

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Jack Larson
Jack Larson
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2024
5 trips
2
5.0
Verified
Can’t Recommend Medusa Enough!
Full Day Trip on September 15, 20252 adults
This was a great experience from the start. Captain Lance was proactive with his communication before the trip, which was very helpful. He and his mate Jack were very friendly and made great conversation! We got an in-depth training in how to use the tackle and the fighting chair, and we were invited to sit up on the bridge while we were fishing, which had a lovely bench seat where we could see everything going on - including the crew checking and replacing baits/lures and also several wildlife sightings. Saw multiple pods of pilot whales, sea birds, and spinner dolphins. Lance and Jack were quick to point them out when we didn’t see them first, and changed course to follow them looking for fish. We didn’t catch anything - which is the only thing that could’ve made the trip better - but it wasn’t for lack of trying. They even put out a light line when we found a flock of birds to see if something smaller would bite. We’d heard the bite had been slow recently. When we got back to the harbor, Lance even invited us to stay up on the bridge to watch the sunset. They also provided some delicious snacks and water, truly going above and beyond in every way. We will definitely book a trip with them next time we’re in town!
Response from Captain
September 18, 2025
Thank you for the review Jack. We hope to see you again in the future when the fish are more cooperative!
Lieven Rudd
Lieven Rudd
Repeat angler
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
wonderful day on the water
Full Day Trip on December 29, 20252 adults
although we didn’t catch Fish, that is Fishing. That happened Lance and first mate Jack we’re very friendly and knowledgeable and spent time speaking and talking with us throughout our trap. Would recommend this trip to anyone.
Response from Captain
January 7, 2026
Thank you for review!
Brett Shaw
Brett Shaw
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing Morning
Half Day Trip on December 26, 20254 adults
Sunrise from the ocean, anticipation of a hit, great conversation, time with my sons. Great morning
Response from Captain
January 7, 2026
Thanks for the review and video, always a special time of day!
David Sommer
David Sommer
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
5 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!
Full Day Trip on December 30, 20242 adults2 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!
Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Blue Marlin
Shortbill Spearfish
Response from Captain
January 7, 2025
Thanks for the review, we look forward to having you onboard again!
Aaron Books
Aaron Books
Repeat angler
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
1
5.0
Verified
What an Awesome trip.
3/4 Day Trip on February 5, 20241 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!
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Shortbill Spearfish
Response from Captain
February 6, 2024
Thanks for the review Aaron. We are happy the weather cooperated and we found you a couple of nice fish. Hope to see you again!

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US $850
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US $1,100
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US $1,350
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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (101)

What anglers say

92%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Good boat
93%
Recommended
72%
Caught fish

All reviews (113)

Filter
Showing 15 of 113 reviews
Jack Larson
Jack Larson
Repeat angler
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2024
5 trips
2
5.0
Verified
Can’t Recommend Medusa Enough!
Full Day Trip on September 15, 20252 adults
This was a great experience from the start. Captain Lance was proactive with his communication before the trip, which was very helpful. He and his mate Jack were very friendly and made great conversation! We got an in-depth training in how to use the tackle and the fighting chair, and we were invited to sit up on the bridge while we were fishing, which had a lovely bench seat where we could see everything going on - including the crew checking and replacing baits/lures and also several wildlife sightings. Saw multiple pods of pilot whales, sea birds, and spinner dolphins. Lance and Jack were quick to point them out when we didn’t see them first, and changed course to follow them looking for fish. We didn’t catch anything - which is the only thing that could’ve made the trip better - but it wasn’t for lack of trying. They even put out a light line when we found a flock of birds to see if something smaller would bite. We’d heard the bite had been slow recently. When we got back to the harbor, Lance even invited us to stay up on the bridge to watch the sunset. They also provided some delicious snacks and water, truly going above and beyond in every way. We will definitely book a trip with them next time we’re in town!
Response from Captain
September 18, 2025
Thank you for the review Jack. We hope to see you again in the future when the fish are more cooperative!
Lieven Rudd
Lieven Rudd
Repeat angler
us
Oregon, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
0
5.0
Verified
wonderful day on the water
Full Day Trip on December 29, 20252 adults
although we didn’t catch Fish, that is Fishing. That happened Lance and first mate Jack we’re very friendly and knowledgeable and spent time speaking and talking with us throughout our trap. Would recommend this trip to anyone.
Response from Captain
January 7, 2026
Thank you for review!
Brett Shaw
Brett Shaw
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Amazing Morning
Half Day Trip on December 26, 20254 adults
Sunrise from the ocean, anticipation of a hit, great conversation, time with my sons. Great morning
Response from Captain
January 7, 2026
Thanks for the review and video, always a special time of day!
David Sommer
David Sommer
Repeat angler
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2022
5 trips
1
5.0
Verified
Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!
Full Day Trip on December 30, 20242 adults2 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!
Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Blue Marlin
Shortbill Spearfish
Response from Captain
January 7, 2025
Thanks for the review, we look forward to having you onboard again!
Aaron Books
Aaron Books
Repeat angler
us
Alaska, US
Member since 2024
3 trips
1
5.0
Verified
What an Awesome trip.
3/4 Day Trip on February 5, 20241 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!
Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Shortbill Spearfish
Response from Captain
February 6, 2024
Thanks for the review Aaron. We are happy the weather cooperated and we found you a couple of nice fish. Hope to see you again!

FAQs about Medusa Sportfishing

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What is the boat like?

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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
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