Captain
Zachary Horrocks

Member since May 2024 Lake Placid, United States
Background
Zac Horrocks of Horrocks Outfitting is a seventh generation Adirondack guide who has been fishing the waters of the Adirondacks for over 30 years. He began his guiding career in 2006, gaining his USCG captain’s license in 2014. Zac has been guiding clients from all over the world on some of the finest light tackle and fly fishing available. He’s fished the world over and has returned to one of the best resources on earth. Clients in the Adirondacks will access the lakes and backcountry waters from a 22 ft Pathfinder, stocked with everything needed to enjoy a day on the water.

Hey, I'm Captain Zachary Horrocks

Lake Placid, United States
Background
Zac Horrocks of Horrocks Outfitting is a seventh generation Adirondack guide who has been fishing the waters of the Adirondacks for over 30 years. He began his guiding career in 2006, gaining his USCG captain’s license in 2014. Zac has been guiding clients from all over the world on some of the finest light tackle and fly fishing available. He’s fished the world over and has returned to one of the best resources on earth. Clients in the Adirondacks will access the lakes and backcountry waters from a 22 ft Pathfinder, stocked with everything needed to enjoy a day on the water.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
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Lake Placid
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $300

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
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Wes T.
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Zac is the BEST!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Placid (AM) on May 26, 2025
Not only is Zac an excellent fish guide/partner, he is a great human being.ย  He is helping develop the area youth in fishing...
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Molly M.
Excellent
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What a GREAT TIME!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Placid (AM) on August 2, 2024
Zac is a real nice guy so laid back and down to earth! He has great knowledge and experience and is willing to share it with...
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Adam S.
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Trip of a life time

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Placid (PM) on May 22, 2025
Not only did zac make sure we were set up for success, he showed us how to land some insane fish step by step and keep us smiling...
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Mike M.
Excellent
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Take 2 & Smallie in the Morning

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Placid (AM) on July 21, 2024
Under threat of a morning of rain Zac was on time and we headed out. Right away he put me on hits and although it was slow...
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Carl L.
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Best Fishing Trip Ever

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Placid (PM) on July 16, 2024
That was a quote from my 11 year old son.ย  We had a blast, caught some rainbows, Perch, almost had a laker on board...
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