Horrocks Outfitting - Fishing Guide 

We had an absolutely incredible experience fishing with Zak in Lake Placid! We had our three boys with us—our 9-year-old and twin 8-year-olds—and Zak was phenomenal with all of them from start to finish. The boys had an absolute blast exploring the beaver dams, seeing all the wildlife, and, of course, trolling for the BIG fish! We caught a bunch, and their excitement was unforgettable. Zak has an incredible amount of knowledge and truly knows the area, but what impressed us just as much was how wonderful he was with the kids. He was patient, encouraging, enthusiastic, and made sure everyone was having fun. Zak is also just an absolute joy to spend time with—so friendly, personable, and easy to talk to. He has a way of making the entire experience fun and exciting for everyone, regardless of age or experience level. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide or a better family experience. The boys are still talking about our time with Zak, and we will absolutely be back the next time we’re in Lake Placid. If you’re looking for a fishing guide, especially with kids, we cannot recommend Zak highly enough!

Fished with Zac in early August on Lake Placid. I'm an avid angler, mostly fishing on Lake Erie. Given the time of year, I was not expecting the fishing to be stellar. Zac was up front about that from the start but did his best to put us on fish. My party of six all caught multiple small mouth on our 4 hour trip. It was pretty much what I expected fishing wise. Zac was super friendly and made up for the fishing with his knowledge of the area and his exuberant personality. I highly recommend him whether you are an experienced angler or just looking for a great time on the lake.

We had an awesome evening fishing Saranac Lake with Zac! We caught a bit of everything on our evening trip and was highlighted by catching a chunky sized large-mouth bass. Definitely recommend a trip with Zac if you’re looking for a great fishing experience in the Adirondacks. He’s a great fisherman with a ton of local knowledge and his #1 priority is for you to catch fish while having a fun time. We will absolutely be coming back in the future!

Captain Zachary was great! Really nice guy and hands down the best experience we’ve had as a family of 5 fishing. He asked about our priorities and managed to squeeze everything into our booking, including wading and birdwatching. He was exceptionally great with the kids! Patient, enthusiastic & engaging. Would book again and highly recommend.

Our family had a great day out on the lake with Captain Zac! We had zero experience leading up to today and were catching fish is minutes. The lake is beautiful, and Captain Zac is an excellent teacher. He is so knowledgeable and kind. If you are even thinking about a chartered fishing experience, this is the one that you should choose!

From the communication before the trip, to starting the journey, to the helpful tips, Zach was a perfect guide. Fascinating life plus super knowledgeable about the area. He also got us to a little secret spot on the lake where my kids caught about 10 bass in 30 minutes. Could not have been a better afternoon!

I booked with captain zac for one trip and ended up booking two more times during my stay. He’s extremely knowledgeable, not just of the fish but of the whole region! And of course he puts you on the fish! 10/10 highly recommend. I will be booking again. All around great dude!

I could not have had a better time fishing. They were awesome with my son and he loved every single minute of it. We caught many fish and it always felt comfortable and upbeat. Their instruction was top notch.

Took the family for my son’s 12th birthday. He and my daughter caught plenty of fish and Zac is a very knowledgeable, friendly, and personable dude. My son’s words on the walk home, “Best birthday ever!”

Captain Zach was awesome! My husband and son had a fantastic morning with him, caught tons of fish, and really enjoyed the conversation. Would highly recommend Zach!