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.
Captain
Tyler K.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
Hilo
Trips from US $915

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (59)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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David K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain and crew

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Charter Fishing on June 18, 2025
My family of four had the pleasure of chartering Captain Jerryโ€™s boat June 18th.ย  Captain Jerry and deckhand Tyler were...
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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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Lazaro F. J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mahalo from Ohio!

VERIFIED   Full Day Charter Fishing on June 26, 2025
First and foremost Captain Jerry is focused on safety and a good fishing experience. Iโ€™ve been on many charters and there...
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Andrew B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  1/2 Day Charter Fishing on October 10, 2025
Captain Jerry was very nice and knowledgeable. The boat was very clean and his deck hand Tyler helped with anything we needed...
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Jacob W.
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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Family fishing trip on New Year's Eve

VERIFIED   Full Day Charter Fishing on December 31, 2024
The family came to Hawaii for Christmas and New Yearโ€™s from Wyoming. We decided to set up a fishing trip for a day. It started...
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