About Mariner Sportfishing

Enjoy a great day of fishing off Boston’s coast with your friends, family and business associates aboard Mariner Sportfishing Chartersspecializing in deep sea fishing charters out of Boston Harbor and the North Shore of Boston. Come enjoy your Boston Fishing Charter aboard “Bad Influence” a 36′ Sportfisherman built for fishing or cruising. We are located at the Seaport Landing Marina in Lynn but we can also come pick you up in Boston, Winthrop and Gloucester harbors.

We fish the waters off Boston and the North Shore for:

  • Tuna
  • Striped Bass (Stripers)
  • Bluefish
  • Cod
  • Haddock

Please join Captain Tommy Scanlon and/or Capt. Stew Holt on a half day or full day of sportfishing fun. We sail conveniently from the Boston area and the North Shore of Boston. We move around to different ports following the fish so you’ll have no problem finding us! Our Boston fishing charter rates are affordable and we take you out to find the bountiful fish off swimming in Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay waters. Our fishing charter photos tell the story…..

Although we are outfitted for fishing, we are available for any type of boat trip you have in mind. Sightseeing, whale watching, business meeting or just a day away.

Bad Influence is a 36 foot “Wayne Beal” down east designed vessel. It is our firm belief that this style hull provides the best possible comfort and ride for our customers. She is powered by a single Cummins 430HP diesel engine, and also has a diesel generator.

She is outfitted with the latest up to date electronics, including RADAR, DGPS, Color Video Fish Finders, 3 VHF Radios as well as all safety equipment including a 6 man life raft.

Below decks is a fully enclosed head and galley providing comfort for her passengers.