Chick Hill Guide Service

Your guide, Mike Hegarty

Chick Hill, Maine

​Welcome to Chick Hill Guide Service, where we help you create memories for a lifetime! My name is Mike Hegarty and I am the owner of Chick Hill Guide Service, a fishing, canoeing, and upland hunting guide service located in central Maine in Clifton at the foot of the world famous Chick Hill. We are within a 45 minute drive of Bar Harbor and Acadia national park, perfect for a day long getaway with friends or family. A lifelong outdoorsman and retired sailor after 40 years of active duty in the US Navy, I love taking people out in the beautiful state of Maine and have all the equipment, gear, and know-how to ensure a great day afield or on the water with you, family, and friends. We are near numerous lakes, rivers, and streams full of hard fighting game fish to include the Penobscot river in Old Town (home of Old Town canoe) known as a world class smallmouth bass fishery and our "home" water. There are miles of logging trails with superb grouse and woodcock habitat as well. We are fully licensed and insured.
We offer the following types of trips/adventures:

smallmouth bass

largemouth bass

paddle the Allagash

​- Fly fish or spin cast for smallmouth bass from a boat
- Spring/fall trolling for landlocked salmon
- Fly fish Grand Lake Stream 

trout and salmon

native brook trout

grouse and woodcock hunting

​​ - Remote fishing adventures in the north Maine woods
​- 5 day, 4 night, paddling the Allagash Wilderness Waterway
​- Hunt ruffed grouse and woodcock with your dogs or ours
- Fly fishing instruction and seminars

Trolling with fly rods and streamers

Learn how to fly fish

Remote fishing adventures

Families welcome!

Taking youngsters out is one of our specialities. We love to teach, are very patient, and have the proper gear for them, including life jackets and rods. There is nothing better than showing young folks beautiful Maine as well as increase their skill level in outdoor activities. We want them (and you) back every year!

Happy birthday!

Big Lake

happy camper

Client reviews

Mike is a great guide. He knows the water, put me on fish, had the right gear, worked hard to keep fly rigs changed and productive, and gave me every opportunity to catch fish (which I did). But, that’s just the beginning! Mike is personable, listens, and communicates well. As we began planning the trip, he understood that what I was looking for was more than a just a couple of days of fishing. In short, he did what he could to ensure I had a memorable experience and I would say that he succeeded beyond expectation. I caught fish and had a great time, making memories that will last a lifetime! I am already trying to determine when I can schedule my next trip with Mike. I recommend him highly and without reservation!"

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!"

Hot shore lunch

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lunch break

If fishing the Grand Lake Stream area, you have a hot shore lunch option, as many of the islands have fire pits and picnic tables in a beautiful setting. Choose between steak, hamburgers, pork chops or burgers and dogs, with pickles and cheese, fried potatoes and onions, hot guide coffee and a homemade dessert You can swim, fish, nap, or join in!This is a traditional Grand Lake Stream shore lunch which everyone should experience!