Unalaska, AK – Continued improvements to salmon escapement numbers caused Fish and Game to
open Reese Bay waters to subsistence fishing.

according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, about 7,500 sockeye salmon passed through the weir located at McLees Lake -- also known as Wislow -- between June 28 and 29. Since June 8, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game has enforced restrictions on salmon fishing in the area in an effort to meet the escapement goal.

The waters of Reese Bay to the outlet stream terminus to McLees Lake are open
for subsistence fishing effective Thursday, July 1 at noon.