Chick Hill Guide Service

​Welcome to Chick Hill Guide Service, a fishing and upland hunting guide service located in central Maine. Fish for smallmouth and largemouth bass, trout, or salmon, or hunt ruffed grouse and woodcock with dogs. In October you can do both for a cast and blast! ​We are within a 45 minute drive of Bar Harbor and Acadia national park which is perfect for a full or half day trip. We are close to beautiful Grand Lake Stream. Open May- November.

Smallmouth/largemouth bass fishing from a boat

Smallmouth are ferocious fighters, and will readily take any fly or lure. The nearby Penobscot river and local lakes are full of them. Many of these lakes also contain largemouth bass. Starts to heat up around Memorial day and we fish until bird hunting season the last weekend of September. Fly fish or spin cast. We use flies, poppers, and lures of all sorts. We fish out of our 21 ft Freighter canoe. Most Maine lakes and rivers also contain largemouth bass. Packed lunch included. If fishing the Grand lake Stream area, a hot shore lunch is available. See rates below.

Wade fish for trout and landlocked salmon

We wade fish three mile long Grand Lake Stream, the West Branch of the Penobscot river, and the East Outlet of the Kennebec river, all listed in Trout Unlimited's  "America's 100 best Trout Streams". Day trip or camp/stay at a sporting camp cabin. 

Upland hunting with dogs

​Chase ruffed grouse and woodcock in over 4 million acres of logging trails and endless areas to hunt. We are in the direct flight path of migrating woodcock which can make for some great shooting days. We hunt with our dogs or yours, or a combination. We hunt Rockwood, the North Maine Woods, and Grand Lake Stream. In the fall we also do "cast and blasts". Bird hunt a half day, fish the other half. Packed lunch included. See rates below.

Your guide, Mike Hegarty

 Mike Hegarty is the owner/lead guide of Chick Hill Guide Service. After 40 years of active service in the United States Navy, Mike now guides full time in the beautiful state of Maine. He has been hunting, fishing, and canoeing his entire life, and came to Maine 10 years ago and started his own guide service. Fully insured and licensed for hunting, fishing, and recreation, and large game blood tracking including permits for the North Maine Woods. Active member of the Grand Lake Stream Guide's Association, United Blood Trackers, and the Maine Professional Guide's Association. Check out our Facebook and Instagram Page.

Reviews

What a pleasure it was spending a day on the Penobscot River. The river’s tranquil beauty and excitement of catching fish with friend Nancy C. made for a great day! Our expert guide Mike Hegarty provided all the equipment necessary, a boat load of enthusiasm, encouragement and helpful tips. There wasn’t a care in the world except to enjoy the picnic lunch, company, conversation and laughs! Thanks Mike for making the day fun and memorable! I highly recommend Chick Hill Guide Service for its attention and commitment to provide clients with an exceptional experience!"

"Retired Navy Captain Mike Hegarty was just the guide to safely orient me and my 3 sons 21, 19 and 14 to upland bird hunting. Good basic gun safety and awesome bird dogs Duke, Jake, Kaleigh and puppy Sam worked the covers in different but complimentary styles at Mike's command. Despite being late in the season and rainy, Mike helped the boys bag their first Woodcock and Grouse. We will be back for birds next Fall and the boys want to have Mike introduce them to fly fishing next Spring!"

Rates

​We request a $100 deposit to hold your trip. Call for mailing address.
Boat fishing- $350 day (2 people). Lunch and gear provided. $200 half day.
Wade fishing - $400 a day for up to two people. Third person $50 extra.
​Upland bird hunting for grouse and woodcock - $400 day, lunch included

​COVID-19 note: Please check Maine.gov for the latest updates and rules. We are fully vaccinated as of 3 April, 2021.