23'
Ranger Bay Boat
The larger Ranger bay boat is the comfortable choice for general coastal fishing, families, and groups. It offers more room, more seating, and the versatility to fish a broad range of Lafitte waters.
Lafitte, Louisiana
Coastal Fishing &
Fly-Fishing Charters
Experience Louisiana marsh fishing only about 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans.
Captain Maurice d’Aquin · USCG Licensed & Insured
$550for 2 anglers
+$50each additional angler
Includedcut bait & artificial tackle
30 minfrom downtown New Orleans
The Charter
A real Louisiana fishing day
Fish the coastal marshes around Lafitte with Captain Maurice “Doc” d’Aquin. Trips are available for conventional coastal fishing, fly-fishing, and shallow-water sight fishing, with an experience suited to families, first-time anglers, and experienced fishermen.
Starting at$550for 2 anglers
Additional anglers+$50 each
Cut bait & artificial tackleIncluded
Two Ways to Fish
Choose the right boat for the day
Captain Doc selects the platform that best fits your group, the weather, and the style of fishing.
16.5'
Ranger 169 Ghost Poling Skiff
Built for one or two anglers plus the captain, this shallow-water skiff can reach water less than ten inches deep. Captain Doc quietly poles the skiff across the flats rather than running the trolling motor, keeping noise and vibration out of the water. That stealth is what lets anglers close the distance on tailing redfish without spooking them, making it ideal for fly-fishing and close-range sight fishing.
Meet Your Captain
Captain Maurice “Doc” d’Aquin
Doc guides anglers through the waters surrounding Lafitte, Louisiana, with the local experience needed to make every trip safe, enjoyable, and productive.
From a child’s first catch to a trophy redfish on fly tackle, Doc welcomes anglers of all experience levels.
USCG Licensed & Insured
The Experience
Good fishing. Great memories.
Families, friends, fly anglers, and first-timers are all welcome aboard.
Fish Lafitte
Minutes from New Orleans.
Miles from ordinary.
Launch into Louisiana’s coastal marsh from Lafitte, only about 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans.
Email merdocs@yahoo.com →
Captain's Journal
Sight fishing for tailing redfish in Lafitte
Captain Doc explains how a shallow-water poling skiff, clean water, manageable wind, and an accurate cast come together for one of Louisiana’s most rewarding fishing experiences.
Read the full storyRecent Catches
From the water
Stay Near the Boat
Waterfront lodging in Lafitte
Nearby lodging is available at Jean Lafitte Harbor, the meeting point for many Doc’s Fishing Charters trips. Options may be available for groups of up to four guests.
Ask Captain Doc about lodging when you call to confirm your fishing dates. He'll be happy to help coordinate your fishing schedule and point you toward nearby lodging options that fit your trip.
Meet at daybreak
Typical run to the fishing grounds: 15–30 minutes
Most trips return in the afternoon, followed by fish cleaning.
Ask About Lodging
Reserve Your Trip
Call Captain Maurice d’Aquin
Call to confirm available dates for your coastal or fly-fishing charter.
Follow the Action
Fresh catches from the marsh
See recent trips, catches, and updates from Captain Maurice on Instagram and Facebook.