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
(80 reviews)
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Lake Placid
Trips from US $350

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 80 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shawn H.
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Just book it!

VERIFIED   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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Adam S.
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Trip of a life time

VERIFIED   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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Jackie P.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Sunset fishing trip!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Evening Trip โ€“ Lake Placid on July 26, 2025
Captain Zac kept my boys busy the entire time catching fish after fish!ย  He was super knowledgeable about the Lake Placid...
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Lauren M.
Excellent
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Fun trip!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Mid-Day Trip โ€“ Lake Placid on July 19, 2025
We had a great time with Captain Zach on the water! Made it very interesting and taught us so much history about Lake Placid...
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Joseph P.
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Mid-Day Trip โ€“ Lake Placid on July 9, 2025
Great time fishing with kids, very educational.ย  Zachary was great.ย  The only negative was no parking and when I returned...
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