Maroon Bells – Hunting & Fishing Questions

No, hunters can use the Maroon Creek Road with proof (equipment, licenses, tags) that they are hunting or scouting.

When entering the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, one must pay a $10 use fee and use the East Maroon Portal, West Maroon Portal, or the Overflow Lot for parking, and can park for up to 7 days.

If you have a horse trailer, only the East Maroon Portal is available for parking.

Users must let the welcome station know if they plan to horse ride, hike, or bike during their visit so this information can be placed on the pass for their vehicle so it doesn’t get towed.

No, hunting is not allowed in the Maroon Lake Area, this is illegal since it is a developed recreation site, similar to campgrounds.

Hunting is allowed on the scenic loop outside of the scenic area. Hunters must use extreme caution. Please don’t drag the animal through the parking lot.

Yes, fishing is allowed only at the upper end Maroon Lake, near the creek. A fishing license is required, any tackle can be used, and there is a limit of 4 fish per day per person.

Maroon Lake is stocked by the Colorado Division of Wildlife with Rainbow and Brook Trout, and there also may be native Cutthroat.