Chick Hill Guide Service

​Welcome to Chick Hill Guide Service, a family friendly fishing guide service located in central Maine just east of Bangor. Our job is to make lifetime memories for you and your family. Fish for smallmouth and largemouth bass, brook trout, or landlock salmon. Open Memorial day to the end of September.

Testimonial

"Just spent an amazing day on the river with Mike. We’d both heard from other fisherman that the dam had released water that made the river too high and fast – resulting in very poor fishing conditions. We had great fun proving that consensus wrong.  We lost track of time - checking to see if it was lunchtime and found it was going on 3:00 PM – it was that kind of a day. Mike has a collaborative and client-focused approach that blended seriousness in doing what was needed to catch the Salmon we were targeting, but with a great easy going manner. Anyone tired of pretentious guides or guides with an attitude -  Mike is for you, He absolutely checks the best-guide criteria box of being a good person. One of the things that distinguishes him even from many other good guides is the effort and energy he puts into changing-up the rigging to give his client the best possible chance of catching fish. If something is not working - Mike definitely  does not keep doing it. One of the reasons for fishing with a guide is to grow your knowledge of the sport, and I feel I learned a number of strategies I know will serve me well going forward."   Michael Magee

Bass fishing from a boat

Smallmouth bass are ferocious fighters, and will readily take any fly or lure. We primarily fish the nearby Penobscot river. Fishing starts to heat up around Memorial day and we fish until the last weekend of September. Fly fish or spin cast. We supply all gear. We fish out of our 21 ft Freighter canoe. Packed cold lunch included. 

Wade fish Grand Lake Stream for landlock salmon and brook trout

We wade fish three mile long Grand Lake Stream, located in the town of Grand Lake Stream in down east Maine, and listed in Trout Unlimited's  "America's 100 best Trout Streams".  Known for it's landlocked salmon and brook trout, the stream fishes best in late May - end of June, and then starts up again in late September until the special catch and release season 1-25 October. 

Your Guide

Mike Hegarty is the owner/guide of Chick Hill Guide Service. Retiring as a Navy Captain after 40 years of active Naval service Mike now guides full time in the beautiful state of Maine. Fully insured and licensed for hunting and fishing. Upland hunting guide for Leen's Lodge in Grand Lake Stream.

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When I decided to travel 1500 miles to fish Grand Lake Stream for Landlocked Salmon, a trip that had been on my “bucket list”, I wanted to do more than just fish it…I wanted to have a Maine Experience and make memories. Mike Hegarty helped me do just that. More than simply accommodating, he actively partnered with me to craft the trip I had envisioned. From providing the knowledge to put me on fish, the equipment to use, reserving the cabin, furnishing and preparing the food, providing great conversation/entertainment and taking the pictures to remember it all, I could not be more pleased with my trip and with Mike as my guide! After showing the pictures to my family, my adult children asked if they could join me the next time I book a trip. It doesn’t get better than that! Yes, there will be a next time…with my adult children…and it will most definitely be with Mike! I recommend him without hesitation! Lou Forbringer St Louis, MO. Click here to read more.

"My husband and I spent a wonderful day bass fishing with Mike as our guide on Big Lake. Mike knew the lake well. He was acutely aware of the best spots to fish for the time of year we were fishing. He was at our service to change a lure, untangle a line, or give us tips on best practices. I was using a spinning rod, while my husband used a fly rod (both from the boat). It worked well for both of us with Mike's guidance. However, the best part was, Mike was personable and enjoyable to be around. I highly recommend this guide!" Kerrie and Malcolm 

Rates

​We request a $100 deposit to hold your trip. Venmo capable.
Boat fishing- $400 day (2 people). Lunch and gear provided. 
Wade fishing - $450 a day for up to two people. $50 per person after that.
​Note - A Maine fishing license is required for the days you fish. Purchase online at Maine IF&W and keep on your phone. ​