Four Aces Sportfishing – Oak Harbor

Operating out of Oak Harbor, Ohio, Four Aces Sportfishing specializes in Lake Erie fishing trips out of Port Clinton. Captain Thomas Welcome has been fishing the lake for the past 23 years, and he can’t wait to teach you everything he knows. And that’s a lot.

He’ll take you exploring Lake Erie aboard his 30’ Sportcraft walkaround boat that can accommodate up to 6 anglers. The vessel had a full makeover in 2017, so everything on board is top-notch and up-to-date, from marine electronics to safety gear. This beauty also features a restroom, a 454 HP Marine Power engine, and is wheelchair accessible.

The captain will show you all the secret honey holes and do everything to put you on the fish, be it Walleye, Steelhead, White Bass, or Yellow Perch. He’ll also walk you through the most efficient techniques for battling them, including light tackle casting, planer boards, stick baits, trolling, jigging, and drift fishing.

Whichever package you choose, the charter will cover top-of-the-line fishing equipment, lures, and live bait. There are no age restrictions, so make sure to bring your little ones along. Four Aces Sportfishing will make sure they have an unforgettable time on the water and fall in love with fishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Ice Out Jig Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 14
    US $550
    Ice out Walleye jig fishing is available from April 1–30 for up to 6 people, but Captain Tom prefers 5 people in total. This is a special time of year for outdoorsy people.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Spring Drifting
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Jun 14
    US $550
    Drift fishing can require changing location several times throughout the day. Different techniques are used to fish for Walleye and Perch. Rods and tackle are supplied for casting and for bouncing the bottom as you slide along with the wind. Up to 6 people are allowed for this trip.

FAQs about Four Aces Sportfishing – Oak Harbor

Four Aces Sportfishing – Oak Harbor offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Full Day Trip – Ice Out Jig Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Spring Drifting (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Four Aces Sportfishing – Oak Harbor, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with Four Aces Sportfishing – Oak Harbor include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Four Aces Sportfishing – Oak Harbor offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Erie)

Four Aces Sportfishing – Oak Harbor offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Rod in hand casting)
  • Trolling (Planer boards stick bates )
  • Jigging (Spring ice out fishing)
  • Drift Fishing (Rod in hand)

Top targeted fish species with Four Aces Sportfishing – Oak Harbor include:
  • Bass (White)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Captain

Thomas Welcome
Oak Harbor, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
24 Customer reviews
Member since March 2017
Captain Tom is the owner and the operator of Four Aces Sportfishing. He has been fishing on Lake Erie for over 27 years, making the runs from Port Clinton to Ashtabula annually. He loves teaching his guests how to catch fish using his tried and tested methods and is always happy when his guests catch a big fish!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (White) White Bass
Perch (Yellow) Yellow Perch
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Walleye Walleye

Boat specs

Sportcraft (Walkaround) originally built in 1987, and restored in 2017. Powered by a 454HP Marine Power engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Erie

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Rod in hand casting
Trolling
Planer boards stick bates
Jigging
Spring ice out fishing
Drift Fishing
Rod in hand

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Day Walleye Trip with Capt. Tom
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ALEX P.
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Day Walleye Trip with Capt. Tom

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Spring Drifting on April 8, 2023
Booked a day Walleye trip for a wedding party and everyone had a great time. Capt. Tom was great about communicating water/fishing...
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Brian O.
Oswego, IL
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Done by 11:30 am

June 3, 2022
Had a Great 3 Days with Caption Tom This was our 3rd trip with him. Always got the fish. Tik Tok Caption!
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Ryan D.
Springboro, Ohio
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Full day trip with captain Tom

Full Day Trip – Spring Drifting on April 23, 2022
Great day and we were on fish all day long. Nonstop action, captain Tom knows what he’s doing and how to put you on fish!
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Bill H.
Greensburg, Pennsylvania
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May 19, 2022
Great time Been going there for years A great person to fish with knows how to catch fish
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