Maroon Bells – Hunting & Fishing Questions

No, hunters can use the Maroon Creek Road with proof (equipment, licenses, tags) that they are hunting or scouting. You do need a Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness Overnight Permit if you are planning to camp overnight in the Wilderness permit zones while hunting. This permit must be acquired in advance at Recreation.gov

There is a $10 use fee to enter the Scenic Area.

You must park at the East Maroon Portal if you have a horse trailer.

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.