Chick Hill Guide Service

We are completely booked for fishing and bird hunting for the 2021 season. Book now for 2022.

​Welcome to Chick Hill Guide Service, a family friendly fishing and upland hunting guide service located in central Maine. Fish for smallmouth and largemouth bass, brook trout or salmon, or hunt ruffed grouse and woodcock with dogs. ​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 Memorial day- 31 October.

Bass fishing from a boat

Smallmouth bass 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. Fishing 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. Packed cold lunch included. 

Wade fish Grand Lake Stream

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. The stream has a special 1-25 October catch and release season. You can also opt for a "cast and Blast", hunt grouse in the morning, and fish in the afternoon!

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 Registered Maine 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, recreation, and blood tracking. 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!"

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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

"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!"

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 

Yesterday I teamed up with PSC Member Don Foster to do a float trip down the Penobscot River with PSC VP Mike Hegarty...We were not disappointed!  Fly fishing for bronze backs is hard to beat, especially when they are so cooperative!    We had a ball fishing, and Mike threw in a few eagles to boot!  I would highly recommend a trip with Mike and Chick Hill Guide Service on the Penobby!  

Rates

We are completely booked for fishing and bird hunting for the 2021 season. Book now for 2022.

​We request a $100 deposit to hold your trip. We also do VENMO. Call/email for mailing address.
Boat fishing- $375 day (2 people). Lunch and gear provided. $200 half day.
Wade fishing - $425 a day for up to two people. Third person $50 extra.
​Upland bird hunting for grouse and woodcock - $450 day, lunch included​