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.

My son and I booked an evening fishing trip with Zac on July 7. Sarah was responsible for the booking details and she was quick to respond to answering all questions with clarity, patience, and kindness. Zac greeted us with a warm, welcoming smile and asked our goals for the fishing trip. He made my son, who was new to fishing, feel very comfortable by letting him know that it was okay to get a line snagged, lose a lure, or break something. His calm demeanor and engaging personality set my son up to succeed. Zac got a feel for who we were and then personalized the trip to us. We had the good fortune of seeing loons and a bald eagle family. He poured as much knowledge as he could into us of how and where to fish, different techniques and lures as well as driving the boat and boat safety. My son caught a lot of fish and his smile and excitement was priceless. Zac generously gave my son one of his fishing poles to use while we were in the area. He is a walking encyclopedia of Lake Placid and its beauty and history. Zac is more than a fishing guide. He is a conservationist, a steward of the lake and region, a mentor to young kids wanting to learn about fishing and boating, and one of the best teachers I have ever seen. His love of his hometown was evident and contagious. I recommend Zac to anyone from beginning fishermen to expert anglers as well as nature enthusiasts. We were so lucky to have Zac share his little piece of heaven with us.

Captain Zach was a perfect captain. He had my nine year old using a spinner reel in no time flat. He was catching fish on his first cast and by the time the two hours was up he was casting, setting, reeling, catching, unhooking, and setting the fish lose all by himself.

On top of the fish in a barrel locations that he knew, he was also well in tune with the environment in and around the lake. He’s fishing this lake for the right reasons, and he is definitely the type of captain I want to give my money to. Top notch trip, could not recommend him highly enough, dude is definitely the best.

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!

Captain Zac gave my fiancé and me the perfect Lake Placid experience! As a 7th-generation local, he shared so much about the area, its history, local spots, and even taught us a new way to fish. We had an amazing time and can’t wait to make this an annual trip! Highly recommend Cap!