Mallard Charters Fishing and Cruises
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Mallard Charters Fishing and Cruises

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(15 reviews)
Map of Stevensville, MD, United States
910 Kentmorr Road
Stevensville, MD, United States
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Mallard Charters is located in Stevensville, MD and offers to show you a memorable time on the Chesapeake Bay.

Capt. Troy will make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 6-hour trips mainly fishing for Rockfish/Striped Bass, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Perch, Catfish, and Crab, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as live-lining, light tackle, bottom fishing, and trolling.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 42’ O’Neill Jones boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. This boat comes with a dinette on deck, a bathroom/ toilet, and a cooler.

All rods, reels, and tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Your trip will include all the necessary fishing licenses for the day. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. The boat is supplied with water for your pleasure. Be sure to let the captain know if you have any questions.

Please remember it is customary to tip the mate 20%.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Mallard Charters.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 18 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
    US $700
    The Mallard will leave the dock around 6:00 a.m. for 6 hours of charter fishing. Your charter will take you out into the waters of the beautiful Chesapeake Bay targeting Rockfish (Striper/Striped Bass) by trolling, live-lining, chumming, and bottom fishing. You will return to the dock around 12:00 p.m. Light snacks and bottled water are provided. NOTE: 20% gratuity for the mate is customary and not included in the price of the charter. Departure and return times may vary.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Perch (White)
    White Perch
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 18 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
    US $700
    You will leave the dock around 1:00 p.m. for 6 hours of fishing on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay. You will target Rockfish by trolling, chumming, live-lining, as well as bottom fishing. You will return to the dock around 7:00 p.m. Light snacks and bottled water are provided. NOTE: 20% gratuity for the mate is customary and not included in the price of the charter. Departure and return times may vary.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Perch (White)
    White Perch
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM) Breakfast Provided
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 18 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
    US $900
    This trip will leave the marina around 6:00 a.m. Your Captain will take you out into the beautiful waters of the Chesapeake Bay for 6 hours of charter fishing, targeting Rockfish and other species known to be caught during Rockfish season. You will return to the marina at 12:00 p.m. Breakfast and coffee will be provided for your group. Note: 20% tip for the mate is customary and not included in the price of the charter. Departure and return times may vary.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Perch (White)
    White Perch
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM) Lunch Provided
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 18 - Nov 30 (Sat, Sun)
    US $950
    This charter will leave the dock at 1:00 p.m. Your Captain will take you out into the beautiful waters of the Chesapeake Bay targeting Rockfish and other species known to be caught during Rockfish Season. Your charter will return to the marina around 7:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided for your group. Note: 20% gratuity for the mate is customary and not included in the price of the charter. Departure and return times may vary.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Black Drum
    Black Drum
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Crab
    Crab
    Perch (White)
    White Perch

FAQs about Mallard Charters Fishing and Cruises

Mallard Charters Fishing and Cruises offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) Breakfast Provided (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) Lunch Provided (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Mallard Charters Fishing and Cruises, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Mallard Charters Fishing and Cruises include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
Mallard Charters Fishing and Cruises offers the following type of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Chesapeake Bay of MD)
Mallard Charters Fishing and Cruises offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Mallard Charters Fishing and Cruises include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Catfish
  • Crab
  • Perch (White)
  • Spanish Mackerel

Meet the Captain

Troy Ruth
Stevensville, Maryland, United States
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since May 2022
Captain Troy is a 4th-generation captain working the Chesapeake Bay starting at the age of 8 with his grandfather, Captain Hiram Ruth.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Black Drum Black Drum
Bluefish Bluefish
Catfish Catfish

Boat specs

O'Neill Jones (Bay boat) originally built in 1968. Powered by a 350HP Crusader engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 12 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Chesapeake Bay of MD

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
Over 5 years old
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
1\/2 day fishing with Capt. Troy Ruth
Half Day AM Trip
Half Day AM Trip
+4
Angler rating
13
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Trudy V.
Severn, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day AM Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 18, 2023
Took husband for a Father’s Day fishing trip and the captain and mate (son) were wonderful. They’re very knowledgeable...
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David R.
Winchester, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on June 3, 2023
We enjoyed the fishing with Captain Troy he accommodated us and even fixed us some hot dogs and we got our limit of rockfish...
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John G.
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Quality trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on September 30, 2023
We had a fine trip with Captain Troy. We had a slow start and he worked hard to get us some stripers in the box.  I’d definitely...
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Gregory H.
Severn, MD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1/2 day fishing with Capt. Troy Ruth

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 15, 2023
Great trip with Captain Troy.  Fishing day was perfect. We caught our limit.  Captain Troy was very professional and courteous. ...
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Alec A.
Washington, DC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Mallard Charters

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 8, 2023
We had a great trip and saw excellent striper action once we got on the fish.  Captain Troy was a superb host and made the...
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