Captain
Jerry Gillgren

Member since August 2023 Hilo, United States
Background
Capt. Jerry is from Long Beach Ca and has fished since he was 4 y/o He has fished West Coast from San Diego to Ft Bragg and ran charter trips from San Francisco and Bodega Bay. He has run trips out of Hilo since 2019 aboard the Jovan Lee, a 32' Radovich. These waters are known for Tuna and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Bottomfished for over 40 years, Trolling and jig fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Jerry Gillgren

Hilo, United States
Background
Capt. Jerry is from Long Beach Ca and has fished since he was 4 y/o He has fished West Coast from San Diego to Ft Bragg and ran charter trips from San Francisco and Bodega Bay. He has run trips out of Hilo since 2019 aboard the Jovan Lee, a 32' Radovich. These waters are known for Tuna and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Bottomfished for over 40 years, Trolling and jig fishing.
Our Team
Jerry G.
Captain
Anthony B.
First mate
Shibu K.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(31 reviews)
Hilo
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Trips from US $967

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Hugh H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hanapaโ€™a Success!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Charter Fishing on March 26, 2026
Captains Jerry & Shibu (1st Mate) gifted us memories and fish of a lifetime for my sonโ€™s 8th Birthday. Great communication...
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Howard H.
Santa Ana, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip

Full Day Charter Fishing on September 15, 2025
For me, there is fishing and then there is catching. Sometimes we go out and the fish just donโ€™t bite. Thats where the crew...
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Ryan N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great crew, super kid friendly

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Charter Fishing on March 12, 2026
Even with looming weather, the captain waited till they could make a call so it would be safe abd enjoyable for the kiddos....
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Sheri T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Charter!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Charter Fishing on September 17, 2025
Captain Jerry was great!, friendly and knowable.. Tylor was awesome!!! Hi knowledge of Archeology of the big island...
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Justine N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  1/2 Day Charter Fishing on July 24, 2026
We were able to catch a nice Skipjack and Rainbow Gunner! Some seasickness for some of our party, despite Dramamine, but very...
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