Chick Hill Guide Service

Your guide, Mike Hegarty

Beautiful 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 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 service in the United States 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  known as a world class smallmouth bass fishery and our "home" water. With over 3.5 million acres of logging trails with superb grouse and woodcock habitat there is no shortage of areas to hunt. 
We offer the following types of trips/adventures:

smallmouth bass fishing from a boat

grouse and woodcock hunting with dogs

​- Fly fish or spin cast for smallmouth bass from a boat
- Hunt ruffed grouse and woodcock with dogs

landlock salmon/brook trout

Trolling with fly rods and streamers

​​- Fly fish 3 mile long Grand Lake stream
- Spring trolling for landlock salmon and lake trout (togue)

Allagash wilderness waterway - small, private groups

Learn how to fly fish - one on one or group seminars

- Paddle the Allagash wilderness waterway
- learn to fly fish

family friendly - father and son day

textbook beaver pond in northern Maine

- Remote fishing adventures in Northern Maine

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. 

first time bird hunting for these bros

happy camper

Fully qualified

We are licensed for hunting, fishing and recreation, and fully insured including liability and commercial vehicle insurance. We have the permits to hunt and fish in the North Maine Woods. Member of the Maine Professional Guide's Association and the Grand Lake Stream Guide's Association.

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!"