Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula 

5.0
(23 reviews)
 Great Lakes Avenue, Ashtabula, OH 44004, United States–

Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula 

Ashtabula, OH, United States
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30 ft
6
5.0
(23 reviews)

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!

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!

Thomas Welcome
Captain
Thomas Welcome
31 years of experience
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Full Day Trip – Perch
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Oct 10
US $650
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 5 - Oct 10
US $700
Entire boat: up to 5 people

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5.0
23 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (30)

Reviews (23)

  • Brad Meichsner
    Brad Meichsner
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Phenomenal Walleye Trip

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on August 15, 2025 • 6 adults

    The fishing was fantastic!! We could not believe how good the bite was on Erie and we didn’t have to make any adjustments, in fact we couldn’t even get the lines set and we had fish on!!! Tom was wonderful in working with the kiddos to have them help run the gear and also catch the fish. Great captain, great boat, amazing memories!

  • Michael Simo
    Michael Simo
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Experienced captain results in catch limit

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on August 8, 2024 • 2 adults

    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 different techniques and his skill in coordinating having multiple lines in the water resulted in our limit catch of big walleye. We really felt a part of the team instead of a bystander. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this charter and look forward to the next time. 4 Aces is hard to beat for sure.

  • Antonio Aiello
    Antonio Aiello
    Repeat angler
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on July 5, 2024 • 6 adults

    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 highly recommend Captain Tom and Four Aces. I will definitely use him again.

  • Bobbi Conrad
    Bobbi Conrad
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Walleye Day Trip

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on July 20, 2023 • 5 adults • 2 children

    We had a great outing with Captain Tom. We caught piles of fish and really enjoyed learning how to fish for walleye. The kids had a great time helping to rig, net, show off their catches, and even clean the fish!

  • Lisa Dilullo
    Lisa Dilullo
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    We aced it!

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on July 22, 2023 • 4 adults

    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 a great time!!

  • Steven Kintop
    Steven Kintop
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    Full day walleye charter with Capt. Tom, Ashtabula, OH

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on August 13, 2020 • 4 adults • 1 child

    Booked an 8 hour walleye charter with Four Aces Sport Fishing out of Ashtabula, OH on Aug 13, 2020 with my family. Capt. Tom met us at the marina, had the boat ready to go, and got us on fish immediately. We didn't even have all the lines set up and we were hauling in big walleye. Capt Tom made sure that all of us including the boys (17 and 11) were actively involved in setting lines, reeling in fish, and netting our catch. He showed us the ropes and had us running the deck while he managed the boat and handled the fish. We caught our limit by noon and were back at the marina by 1:15. I would strongly recommend booking a trip with Four Aces, especially if you have kids in your group. Tom will have them hooking up on walleye in no time!

  • Andy Grese
    Andy Grese
    us
    Pennsylvania, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    8 hr trip with captain Tom

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on August 19, 2020 • 4 adults • 2 children

    I took my father as well as my 2 young sons out with captain Tom today and we had a great day! The captain is very knowledgeable and involves you in the catching part. We all learned a lot today from our trip and he made my young sons feel very comfortable and it’s a day they will always remember! Captain Tom put us on the fish and we had our limit in no time. The boat is very nice and well kept. We will definitely be booking with this captain and boat in the future. Thanks again Tom for a great day and experience!

  • Barry Snow
    Barry Snow
    Repeat angler
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    We went trolling for walleye.

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on July 15, 2020 • 4 adults

    We went trolling for walleye. We caught all that we wanted to keep, plus a nice Steelhead. We had to throw a few small ones back and lost a couple at the boat but we all learned some things. The people in are group usually fish for Bass or in Tournaments. So using some of the equipment was a little different, but by the end we had it down. Capt. Tom was great and I would recommend this trip for sure.

  • Tyler Ferguson
    Tyler Ferguson
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2019
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Tom is awesome!

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on August 24, 2019 • 6 adults

    Captain Tom was waiting for us at the dock with everything we needed! We were in the boat by 6:30 and fishing by 7:15. Hr was very thorough in his explanations and taught us everything we needed to know about trolling for walleye. By 10:30, we were limited out with 42 fish on ice! He got us on in fish quick, and it was game on from there. If you’re considering a trip, just do it, and book with Four Aces and Captain Tom!

  • Lou  Hartung
    Lou Hartung
    us
    Maryland, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified

    AM Walleye

    Full Day Trip – Summer Trolling on July 24, 2020 • 3 adults • 1 child

    Great day, started off slow but Capt Tom put us on fish we had our limit of 3-8 pounders. The fishing got fast enough we couldn’t get the rods back in the water before another one was ready to net.

FAQs about Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula

Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $125 per person after 5 guests - Full Day Trip – Perch (8 hours)
  • US $700 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
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Four Aces Sport Fishing – Ashtabula include:
  • Bass (White)
  • Perch (Yellow)
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Your captain

Thomas Welcome
Thomas Welcome
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Typical response 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!
Thomas Welcome
Thomas Welcome
Fully verified
27
reviews
2017
member since
~1h
response
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

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

Real catches by this captain

  • Family group posing beside a Four Aces catch board displaying numerous walleye at a lakeside fishing destination.
    Brad M.
    Brad M.
    The fishing was fantastic!! We could not believe how good the bite was on Erie and we didn’t have to make any adjustments, in fact we couldn’t even get the lines set and we had fish on!!! Tom was wonderful in working with the kiddos to have them help run the gear and also catch the fish. Great captain, great boat, amazing memories!
  • A group of anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying multiple Walleye after a successful fishing trip.
    Michael S.
    Michael S.
    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 different techniques and his skill in coordinating having multiple lines in the water resulted in our limit catch of big walleye. We really felt a part of the team instead of a bystander. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this charter and look forward to the next time. 4 Aces is hard to beat for sure.
  • A group of young anglers proudly posing in front of a catch board displaying an impressive haul of fish after a successful day on the water.
    Antonio A.
    Antonio A.
    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 highly recommend Captain Tom and Four Aces. I will definitely use him again.
  • Group of four anglers proudly posing with their catch of Walleye displayed on a board at a fishing charter location.
    Lisa D.
    Lisa D.
    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 a great time!!
  • White fishing charter boat named Four Aces docked at a marina, shown from the front-side exterior with multiple rods and a landing net.
    Fish 1
    Gag Grouper
    Bobbi C.
    Bobbi C.
    We had a great outing with Captain Tom. We caught piles of fish and really enjoyed learning how to fish for walleye. The kids had a great time helping to rig, net, show off their catches, and even clean the fish!
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of Walleye at the dock, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Mike P.
    Mike P.
    Fishing was great. Enjoyed helping to set the boat up, learning different techniques, setting the rigging...very educational. Thought it was great that it was more than just realing in fish. Caught our limit! Captain Tom worked his butt off.
  • The 'Four Aces' fishing charter boat is docked at a marina, showcasing its sleek design and fishing gear setup.
    Matthew P.
    Matthew P.
    Tom was great! He knew where to go and what the fish were hitting on. We had 30 fish in a little over 4 hours. Tom’s boat and equipment was top notch, and Tom is a hoot - great personality! Highly recommended!
  • Cooler filled with multiple freshwater fish, including walleye-like catches, on the deck of a fishing boat.
    Andy G.
    Andy G.
    I took my father as well as my 2 young sons out with captain Tom today and we had a great day! The captain is very knowledgeable and involves you in the catching part. We all learned a lot today from our trip and he made my young sons feel very comfortable and it’s a day they will always remember! Captain Tom put us on the fish and we had our limit in no time. The boat is very nice and well kept. We will definitely be booking with this captain and boat in the future. Thanks again Tom for a great day and experience!
  • Adult and young angler fishing from the stern of a boat on open ocean waters with multiple rods deployed.
    Fish 1
    Yellow Perch
    Steven K.
    Steven K.
    Booked an 8 hour walleye charter with Four Aces Sport Fishing out of Ashtabula, OH on Aug 13, 2020 with my family. Capt. Tom met us at the marina, had the boat ready to go, and got us on fish immediately. We didn't even have all the lines set up and we were hauling in big walleye. Capt Tom made sure that all of us including the boys (17 and 11) were actively involved in setting lines, reeling in fish, and netting our catch. He showed us the ropes and had us running the deck while he managed the boat and handled the fish. We caught our limit by noon and were back at the marina by 1:15. I would strongly recommend booking a trip with Four Aces, especially if you have kids in your group. Tom will have them hooking up on walleye in no time!
  • Teen angler holding a walleye and fishing rod aboard a boat on open water.
    Lou  .
    Lou .
    Great day, started off slow but Capt Tom put us on fish we had our limit of 3-8 pounders. The fishing got fast enough we couldn’t get the rods back in the water before another one was ready to net.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

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.
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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

What’s biting in Ashtabula right now

Perch (Yellow)Perch (Yellow)
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
WalleyeWalleye

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