An Introduction to Lake Placid's Mirror Lake Inn

During your stay at the Mirror Lake Inn, you’ll have the chance to explore many of Lake Placid’s world-renowned trout lakes, rivers, and streams. The nearby Ausable River is home to thriving rainbow, brown, and brook trout populations, and Lake Placid itself boasts some truly massive lake trout. If you want to get more off the beaten path, you’ll have plenty of options – the 6 million acre Adirondack Park holds over 3,000 lakes and ponds and more than 30,000 miles of rivers and streams. Whether it’s trophy rainbows, browns, and lake trout that you’re after or serene backcountry experiences, the Adirondacks have it all. 

Lake Placid is a remarkable place to be, no matter the time of year. Its wintertime activities are the stuff of legends, and the other three seasons are equally exciting. The spring and summer months are prime time for trout fishing, and its golden fall foliage rivals the best found in the Northeast. The Mirror Lake Inn is not just located in Lake Placid – it holds an important place in the village’s history. Opened in 1924, the Inn has been family-owned for its entire 100-year existence. The first electric rope tow and snowmaking machine were brought to Lake Placid by the Mirror Lake Inn, placing it at the very beginning of the village’s illustrious alpine skiing history. The histories of the Mirror Lake Inn and Lake Placid are deeply intertwined – if you’re looking for an authentic Adirondack Mountains experience, this is as good as it gets. 

The Adirondacks are wild in every sense of the word: the region is home to the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States, providing essential habitats for moose, bears, bobcats, river otters and more. The Mirror Lake Inn ensures that all of this wildness does not come at the expense of luxury. The resort features a full-service spa, private beach, and two excellent on-site restaurants — including The Cottage Cafe, renowned for its lakeside cocktail hour. Its elegant rooms overlook Mirror Lake and the Adirondack High Peaks, so you’ll never feel far from Lake Placid’s breathtaking outdoor sights and experiences. 

Day 1

Your adventure begins the moment you arrive at the Mirror Lake Inn, where a warm welcome awaits you from the Inn staff. You’ll have plenty of time to settle into your room and grab a cocktail at either of the resort's on-site restaurants before your guide, Zac Horrocks, arrives for a meet and greet. After spending some time getting to know Zac, you’ll sit down to a gourmet dinner at The View or The Cottage. 

Days 2 & 3

Your mornings will begin with a delicious sit-down breakfast, after which you’ll depart for a full day of fishing. You can expect to fish for 6-8 hours, stopping for a lunch break on the water. Once back at the resort, you’ll have ample time to freshen up and head down to the bar before sitting down for dinner.

Day 4

After a final sit-down breakfast, you’ll depart the Mirror Lake Inn with fishing memories and stories that will last a lifetime. 

The Mirror Lake Inn offers a truly unique fly fishing experience, and we want to help you access all that this wonderful destination has to offer! Horrocks Outfitting is a valued guide partner of ours at AnyCreek, and we’re thrilled to be working together to make this adventure possible. To learn more about fishing with Zac Horrocks in Lake Placid and to secure your spot for this exclusive trip, click here!