Captain

Jerry Gillgren

Nationality: Spanish & Sweedish
Languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian Pidgen
Experience: 11 years

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XXX-XXX-X725

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.

Reviews

Our Team

Jerry G.

Captain

Anthony B.

Captain

Tyler K.

First mate

My Charter Listing

Malama Charters Hilo LLC

5.0 / 5

(23 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(23 reviews)

Hilo • 32 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 1 hour ago

Trips from US $915

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 23 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		21
4 stars		1
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	96%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	90%

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Sheri T.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome Charter!!

VERIFIED 3/4 Day Charter Fishing on September 17, 2025

Sheri T.

5.0 / 5

Sep 17, 2025

3/4 Day Charter Fishing

Captain Jerry was great!, friendly and knowable.. Tylor was awesome!!! Hi knowledge of Archeology of the big island and the sights to see while on the island made for a great time after the charter was finished! All in all was a great fishing trip, we caught some large MahiMahi and some nice jack tuna as well I highly recommend their charter! By far the best charter I’ve been on And I have been on quite a few If we come back to the big island e we will... More

Captain Jerry was great!, friendly and knowable.. Tylor was awesome!!! Hi knowledge of Archeology of the big island...

Sheri T. recommends Malama Charters Hilo LLC

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Jerry Gillgren (The Captain)

Replied on September 22, 2025

Thank you Sheri, we had a wonderful time fishing with you and Shawn! Thank you for the kind review!! Have a safe trip home and if you return to Hawaii, please come fish with us again! Capt Jerry

Jerry Gillgren (The Captain)

Replied on September 22, 2025

Thank you Sheri, we had a wonderful time fishing with you and Shawn! Thank you for the kind review!! Have a safe trip home and if you return to Hawaii, please come fish with us again! Capt Jerry

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Jeremy C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing trip Jan 2026

VERIFIED NEW 3/4 Day Charter Fishing on January 20, 2026

Jeremy C.

5.0 / 5

Jan 20, 2026

3/4 Day Charter Fishing

Fishing trip Jan 2026

VERIFIED NEW

our family had an amazing trip and were so impressed by Captain Jerry and deckhand Shibu! Everything was well prepared for us and in order. They were so friendly and accomodating and walked each of us through everything we needed and we caught a trophy fish! it was a very positive experience from start to finish.

our family had an amazing trip and were so impressed by Captain Jerry and deckhand Shibu! Everything was well prepared for...

Jeremy C. recommends Malama Charters Hilo LLC

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Jerry Gillgren (The Captain)

Replied on February 3, 2026

You guys were the best clients!! we had so much fun with you and it was wonderful getting to know your family!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to take you fishing!😬🙏🏻Capt Jerry

Jerry Gillgren (The Captain)

Replied on February 3, 2026

You guys were the best clients!! we had so much fun with you and it was wonderful getting to know your family!! Thank you so much for the opportunity to take you fishing!😬🙏🏻Capt Jerry

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David K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Captain and crew

VERIFIED 1/2 Day Charter Fishing on June 18, 2025

David K.

5.0 / 5

Jun 18, 2025

1/2 Day Charter Fishing

Great Captain and crew

VERIFIED

My family of four had the pleasure of chartering Captain Jerry’s boat June 18th. Captain Jerry and deckhand Tyler were very knowledgeable and friendly. Communication was great throughout the booking and the day of the charter. My teenage boys were so excited for the trip, unfortunately the waters were less than ideal, a bit choppy, and pretty rainy (although it’s expected in Hilo). Captain Jerry and Tyler did everything they could think of to get us to where they thought fish would... More

My family of four had the pleasure of chartering Captain Jerry’s boat June 18th. Captain Jerry and deckhand Tyler were...

David K. recommends Malama Charters Hilo LLC

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Jerry Gillgren (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2025

David I am sorry you ended up getting motion sickness, the ocean is not very forgiving! We do our best to advise on conditions, but everyone is different. We did hook up two nice fish, but they did end up throwing tge hook. Its how fishing is sometimes! We enjoyed your family and appreciate you going out with us. It was great to meet you and we had a pleasure showing you our world of fishing. Best Wishes! Capt Jerry

Jerry Gillgren (The Captain)

Replied on June 22, 2025

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Lazaro F. J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Mahalo from Ohio!

VERIFIED Full Day Charter Fishing on June 26, 2025

Lazaro F. J.

5.0 / 5

Jun 26, 2025

Full Day Charter Fishing

Mahalo from Ohio!

VERIFIED

First and foremost Captain Jerry is focused on safety and a good fishing experience. I’ve been on many charters and there comes a time when fishing is difficult. In these situations there are those captains and mates that will grind it out and still catch fish using a multitude of techniques.That’s the DNA of Captain Jerry and first mate Tyler. We caught a some great Mahi Mahi and a nice Wahoo. If you are on the Big Island and want to fish we recommend Malama charters for you and your family.

First and foremost Captain Jerry is focused on safety and a good fishing experience. I’ve been on many charters and there...

Lazaro F. J. recommends Malama Charters Hilo LLC

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Andrew B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED 1/2 Day Charter Fishing on October 10, 2025

Andrew B.

5.0 / 5

Oct 10, 2025

1/2 Day Charter Fishing

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED

Captain Jerry was very nice and knowledgeable. The boat was very clean and his deck hand Tyler helped with anything we needed when it came to using equipment and baiting hooks. We caught mahi and tuna. Overall it was an amazing fishing trip and we look forward to fishing with Jerry again.

Captain Jerry was very nice and knowledgeable. The boat was very clean and his deck hand Tyler helped with anything we needed...

Andrew B. recommends Malama Charters Hilo LLC

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Jerry Gillgren (The Captain)

Replied on October 17, 2025

Aloha Andrew we had a blast fishing with you and your family!! Thank you for choosing us to take you fishing!!

Jerry Gillgren (The Captain)

Replied on October 17, 2025

Aloha Andrew we had a blast fishing with you and your family!! Thank you for choosing us to take you fishing!!

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Jerry Gillgren

Hey, I'm Captain Jerry Gillgren

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Malama Charters Hilo LLC

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Awesome Charter!!

Awesome Charter!!

Fishing trip Jan 2026

Fishing trip Jan 2026

Great Captain and crew

Great Captain and crew

Mahalo from Ohio!

Mahalo from Ohio!

Great fishing trip

Great fishing trip

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