Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula

Four Aces Sport Fishing invites you on a fishing trip on the waters of Lake Erie. You’ll head out of Ashtabula, Ohio, an area well-known for great fishing thanks to its location at the heart of the central basin, which draws very large fish. The charter is operated by Captain Tom Welcome who has fished these waters for over 2 decades!

Hop aboard his 30’ Sportcraft walkaround, ideal for up to 6 anglers. She’s got a 545 HP Marina Power engine that gets you to productive fishing grounds fast. She’s also fully equipped with the necessary safety equipment and a CPR-trained crew, as well as navigational features including GPS and a Fishfinder. What’s more, she has an onboard toilet to make each trip more comfortable.

You’ll head out in search of large Walleye, Perch, White Bass, and Steelhead that are found in abundance in this section of Lake Erie. You’ll use a variety of fishing methods including drift fishing, jigging, trolling, and light tackle in order to hook your prize. Capt. Tom advises you on the best methods to use depending on the season and the area you’re exploring.

All of the necessary fishing gear, including rods, reels, tackle, live baits, and lures, already awaits on board. Bring along any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy, as well as an Ohio fishing license. Capt. Tom welcomes beginners and children, as well as experienced anglers!

Enjoy freshwater fishing at its finest in beautiful Lake Erie with Four Aces Sport Fishing!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Perch
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 10
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $600
    Head out for 8-hours dedicated to deliciously fun-to-catch Yellow Perch! Once you've hooked your first fish of the day, you'll know there are more nearby as these fish travel in big schools. Gear is provided by Capt. Tom so all you need to bring are drinks, snacks, and a valid Ohio fishing license. Up to 6 people.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 17 - Oct 10
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $650
    Troll for your limits of the ever-elusive Walleye on this 8-hour fishing adventure! You'll be fishing during peak season so it's your best shot at landing a trophy and filling the cooler. Bring along drinks, snacks, and a valid fishing license and let Capt. Tom take care of the rest!
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Experienced captain results in catch limit

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on August 8, 2024
Captain Tom is a great guy. He took time to show us how to catch fish. We had a great time fishing and Tom worked with us showing...
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on July 5, 2024
This trip was everything that we hoped for and more. Captain Tom put us on fish all day until we caught our limit. I would...
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John C.
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Full day trolling with my family

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on August 8, 2021
I chose to go to Four Aces because the captain stated he was going to involve the guests in the entire trolling process and...
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Bobbi C.
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Walleye Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on July 20, 2023
We had a great outing with Captain Tom.  We caught piles of fish and really enjoyed learning how to fish for walleye. The...
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We aced it!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on July 22, 2023
I know it doesn’t happen all the time but we limited out in 3 hrs!! Captain Tom is very helpful and knowledgeable, we had...
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FAQs about Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula

Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Full Day Trip – Perch (8 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $100 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Radar

Trips booked with Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Erie)

Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula 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 Sport Fishing – Ashtabula include:
  • Bass (White)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Thomas Welcome
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
26 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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!

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
30 ft
Year built
1987
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Sportcraft
Boat type
Walkaround

Engine model
Marine Power
Powered by
1 x 454HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Erie

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Rod In Hand Casting
Trolling
Planer Boards Stick Bates
Jigging
Spring Ice Out Fishing
Drift Fishing
Rod In Hand

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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
Checks

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