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
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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Drew S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Family Trip; Great Crew

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Charter Fishing on July 27, 2024
Our family of four had a great trip. Captain Jerry and his co-captain were amazing. Their communication before the trip was...
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Wieslaw C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Charter Fishing on March 19, 2024
Captain Jerry is the coolest Captain weโ€™ve met!!! Easy going, friendly and easy to communicate prior our fishing adventure...
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Nathan T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish On!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Charter Fishing on March 21, 2024
Had a great trip with Jerry and Kimo today.ย  The seas were a little rough on the landlubbers but we caught fish and had a...
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Josh D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing in hilo

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Charter Fishing on August 9, 2024
I got sea sick and we didnโ€™t land the fish but it was still a lot of fun and Iโ€™d go back with them again to try to land...
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Daniel R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Jerry

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Charter Fishing on December 30, 2023
Great trip and company
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