From the earliest days of tourism, many people were drawn to the classic view of Mount Rainier at Reflection Lakes. Recreational use expanded with a boat concession that began in 1927 and with the stocking of non-native fish, but those activities damaged the lakeshore and surrounding meadows. Because of the negative impact on the lake ecosystem, fishing, boating, and swimming were eventually ended. Fish stocking stopped in 1973. The National Park Service has worked to restore the area by clearly delineating trails and revegetating the network of informal paths and bare ground. On calm days, especially in the early morning, the lake can perfectly mirror the mountain. Protecting the meadows depends on staying on designated trails and avoiding shortcuts.