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!