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
(28 reviews)
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Lake Placid
 7 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $300

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 28 reviews
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Jeffrey K.
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Terrific Guide

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Placid (AM) on June 26, 2025
My two sons and I fished with Zac.ย  You wonโ€™t find a guide who is more knowledgeable or caring about the Lake Placid area...
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Molly M.
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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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Shawn H.
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Just book it!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Mid-Day Trip โ€“ Lake Placid on June 20, 2025
We had an excellent experience with Zac! He was a top notch guide and we couldnโ€™t have been happier! We made priceless memories...
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Carin C.
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The best

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Lake Placid (PM) on June 15, 2025
Cannot say enough. Captain was fantastic. Lots of fish were caught. Trip was so much fun. Definitely recommend. You will get...
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Mike M.
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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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