Chick Hill Guide Service is a fishing and upland hunting guide service located in central Maine near beautiful Grand Lake Stream, Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, and the Penobscot river. Family friendly, Veteran friendly, and very welcoming to first time fisherman or bird hunters (or bird dogs). Our goal is to make your trip to Maine a memory of a lifetime, no matter what your outdoor experience or skill level.
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Maine is a world class fishery and we are located in the middle of some of the best the state has to offer. We fish for smallmouth bass in the lakes of Grand Lake Stream, local lakes, and the Penobscot river. We wade fish for brook trout and landlocked salmon in Grand Lake Stream, the West Branch of the Penobscot river, and the East outlet of the Kennebec river. We remote pond fish for wild, native brook trout. In the spring after ice-out we troll for landlocked salmon that come into the shallows to feed on spawning smelt. All gear provided to include rods, reels, waders, and terminal gear.
Count on a delicious packed lunch with soft drinks, water and snacks. If fishing the Grand Lake Stream area, a traditional hot shore lunch is available. Fried fish (that you caught that morning). Your choice of steak, hamburgers, pork chops, or chicken - all cooked over an open fire with fried potatoes and onions. This is followed by a homemade dessert and Guide's Coffee. All you need to bring is a hat, rain gear, bug spray and sunscreen. We use a 21 ft Maine Freighter canoe, or a traditional Grand Laker canoe, hand built in Grand Lake Stream. We also have an 18 ft Bass boat.
Count on a delicious packed lunch with soft drinks, water and snacks. If fishing the Grand Lake Stream area, a traditional hot shore lunch is available. Fried fish (that you caught that morning). Your choice of steak, hamburgers, pork chops, or chicken - all cooked over an open fire with fried potatoes and onions. This is followed by a homemade dessert and Guide's Coffee. All you need to bring is a hat, rain gear, bug spray and sunscreen. We use a 21 ft Maine Freighter canoe, or a traditional Grand Laker canoe, hand built in Grand Lake Stream. We also have an 18 ft Bass boat.
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In October, we chase ruffed grouse and woodcock with your dogs or ours. Our guide string consists of a German Shorthair Pointer (Duke), a Labrador Retriever (Jake) and a young Llewellin Setter (Kaeli). We hunt the North Maine Woods and Down East Maine.There is nothing better than walking down a logging road on a crispy, clear, blue-sky day with stunning fall colors as the dogs joyfully hunt the woods - until that explosive, thunderous flush of a ruffed grouse, the King of Game birds, makes you jump out of your boots!
Maine is in the direct path of the woodcock migration so bagging grouse and woodcock in the same day is highly likely. Transportation and lunch provided for up to two people. Your packed lunch consists of homemade soup or chili, sandwiches, crackers, pickles and cheese, home baked dessert and coffee. We have room for you and your dog(s) in our truck. We love to take out young, inexperienced dogs learning the grouse woods for the first time. We often stay at a local Maine Sporting Camp while hunting the more remote areas of Maine. Call early so we can help you find the right place and make reservations, as the October bird hunting schedule fills up fast! There is no Sunday hunting in Maine. Hunting license required. You can get one online and download it to your phone.
Maine is in the direct path of the woodcock migration so bagging grouse and woodcock in the same day is highly likely. Transportation and lunch provided for up to two people. Your packed lunch consists of homemade soup or chili, sandwiches, crackers, pickles and cheese, home baked dessert and coffee. We have room for you and your dog(s) in our truck. We love to take out young, inexperienced dogs learning the grouse woods for the first time. We often stay at a local Maine Sporting Camp while hunting the more remote areas of Maine. Call early so we can help you find the right place and make reservations, as the October bird hunting schedule fills up fast! There is no Sunday hunting in Maine. Hunting license required. You can get one online and download it to your phone.
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About your guide
An accomplished and enthusiastic outdoorsman, Mike Hegarty loves to share his passion of fly fishing, grouse hunting, and the beautiful state of Maine. A lifelong fisherman and bird hunter who recently completed 40 years of active duty with the United States Navy, he started his own guiding business and would like nothing better than to take you on a Maine adventure! Located in central Maine close to Bangor International Airport, we are within easy driving distance of several lakes and rivers full of hard fighting game fish and great grouse and woodcock cover. A Registered Maine Guide licensed for fishing, hunting, and recreation (including the North Maine Woods), we are fully insured and an active member of the Grand Lake Stream Guides Association, Maine Professional Guides Association, and the Maine Wilderness Guides Organization.
Guides for Weatherbys Lodge (Orvis endorsed), Leen's Lodge , and Grand Lake Lodge in Grand Lake Stream, and the Appalachian Mountain Club at Little Lyford Lodge in Greenville. Check out these traditional Maine sporting camps for your vacation destination.
Guides for Weatherbys Lodge (Orvis endorsed), Leen's Lodge , and Grand Lake Lodge in Grand Lake Stream, and the Appalachian Mountain Club at Little Lyford Lodge in Greenville. Check out these traditional Maine sporting camps for your vacation destination.
Rates
Boat fishing for bass or spring trolling for salmon - $350 full day, $200 half day. Packed lunch and all gear provided. Need to bring sunglasses, rain gear, hat, sun screen and bug dope. If spring or fall fishing, layers recommended (thermal underwear, fleece, wooly hat, gloves).
Wade fishing for brook trout or landlocked salmon - $375 full day. Packed lunch, and all gear including rods, reels, waders and terminal tackle. Spring fishing requires multiple layers, bug dope, rain gear, sunglasses and hat.
Remote pond fishing - Minimum two days. Final price depends on logistics. We are happy to personalize a remote Maine adventure for you. Call or email for details
Upland bird hunting for grouse and woodcock - $400 my dogs, $350 a day your dogs.
Notes:
- We appreciate a $100 deposit to hold your day. June and October VERY popular so book early.
- A Maine fishing or hunting license is required. You can buy a one day or multiple day license online at the Maine IF&W website and keep a copy on your phone. - www.maine.gov/ifw/.
- There is no Sunday hunting in Maine.
- Grouse season in Maine now starts the last Saturday in September (ends 31 December). Woodcock season opener remains 1 October.
- Open April - November
- Grand Lake Stream open to stream fishing (fly fishing only) until 25 October. East Outlet of the Kennebec river is open the entire month of October.
Wade fishing for brook trout or landlocked salmon - $375 full day. Packed lunch, and all gear including rods, reels, waders and terminal tackle. Spring fishing requires multiple layers, bug dope, rain gear, sunglasses and hat.
Remote pond fishing - Minimum two days. Final price depends on logistics. We are happy to personalize a remote Maine adventure for you. Call or email for details
Upland bird hunting for grouse and woodcock - $400 my dogs, $350 a day your dogs.
Notes:
- We appreciate a $100 deposit to hold your day. June and October VERY popular so book early.
- A Maine fishing or hunting license is required. You can buy a one day or multiple day license online at the Maine IF&W website and keep a copy on your phone. - www.maine.gov/ifw/.
- There is no Sunday hunting in Maine.
- Grouse season in Maine now starts the last Saturday in September (ends 31 December). Woodcock season opener remains 1 October.
- Open April - November
- Grand Lake Stream open to stream fishing (fly fishing only) until 25 October. East Outlet of the Kennebec river is open the entire month of October.
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Call 207-356-6773 or email navyduckman@gmail.com, or info@chickhillguideservice.com
We are located a half hour east of Bangor International Airport on rt 9 (Airline Drive). We are an hour and half from Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park.
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