We invite you to take some time to learn about our unique facility in southern Colorado and find out how you can enjoy a truly incredible fishing experience along with a setting surrounded with magnificent beauty.

Maria Lake is a 240-acre lake nestled in 2,000 acres of southern Colorado majesty.  The ranch is located 5 miles east of Walsenburg, Colorado.  The lake is a one hook / fly or lure, barbless and bait less fishing facility.  Live bait is not allowed.

Views of the Spanish Peaks and the Wet Mountains are second only to the fish that you will catch at Maria Lake.  It is not uncommon to Catch and Release 10-20 fish per day that average over 20 inches.  We know this sounds like a fish story, but check out the Photo Gallery and the Testimonials   for verification. 

The secrets to this lake are stringent Catch and Release Rules, annual stocking of over 5,000 of Our Fish per year and owning the water rights for over 100 years.

Every now and then, you will hook a really big one - measuring 24 inches or more.  That will make you a member of our 24” Club. 

So, have we wet your appetite, so to speak?  How do you fish?  It's easy - just check the Fishing Calendar below.   Our normal fishing season is from October 1 to June 15, except when ice may be present during December and January. 

A maximum of two fishing groups can be scheduled for any given day.  If you have any questions, contact Rick White at 303-601-5463 or Email him.

If you  want to go ahead and sign up, just fill out the Guest Application Form .

If you want to see what the weather is going to do, click on the Maria Lake Weather button to see current conditions and a 7 day forecast for the area. 

Remember, Maria fishes best with the wind steadily carrying your fly to the fish. If you are interested in more than one day of fishing or you want to get an early start, we can accommodate you at the Club House. 

We believe that you are about to experience the best fishing trip you've ever had in Colorado.
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