Here is the weekly fishing report for selected areas in and around Central Oregon, provided by fisheries biologists for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife:

Central Zone

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Angler reports indicate a high growth rate and excellent catch rates. The reservoir has been stocked twice with catchable rainbow trout and was stocked again in October.

CRESCENT LAKE: No recent reports. If you’ve fished Crescent Lake recently, please send a report to ODFW Fishing Reports.

CROOKED RIVER BELOW BOWMAN DAM: Rain and snow events have resulted in high flows recently; please exercise caution when wading. Anglers are reminded that angling methods are restricted to artificial flies and lures from Oct. 31, 2010 to May 28, 2011. According to recent angler reports to ODFW Fishing Reports the trout seem to be larger this year than in recent past years.

DESCHUTES RIVER (Mouth to the Northern Boundary of the Warm Springs Reservation): The Deschutes River is open to angling for steelhead and trout from the mouth upstream to Pelton Dam (river mile 100) until Dec. 31. Summer steelhead are spread out in good numbers from the Columbia upstream to Warm Springs, but the majority of fish are between Maupin and Warm Springs. Anglers had been doing well for steelhead between Warm Springs and Trout Creek. Starting Jan. 1, 2011, the Deschutes will be open to angling from the mouth upstream to the Northern Boundary of the Warm Springs Reservation.

DESCHUTES RIVER (Lake Billy Chinook to Bend): Flows have increased significantly and anglers are reminded to exercise caution when wading. No recent reports but there should be good fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Rainbow trout average 10 to 16-inches, while brown trout up to 26-inches are available. Anglers will find better access downstream of Lower Bridge.

HAYSTACK RESERVOIR: No recent reports. If you’ve fished Haystack Reservoir recently, please send a report to ODFW Fishing Reports.

HOOD RIVER: Anglers are reporting a few bright winter steelhead in the lower river. Steelhead anglers should expect fish numbers to increase in January and February with a peak in March and April.

METOLIUS RIVER: Trout fishing has been good. Insect hatches should offer opportunities for good dry fly fishing. The river upstream of Allingham Bridge is closed to fishing on Nov. 1.

OCHOCO RESERVOIR: Although there are no recent reports, anglers are reporting improved fishing over past years. Opportunities for 12- to 20-inch rainbow trout should improve with the warmer weather.

PRINEVILLE RESERVOIR: Anglers continue to report good fishing and have reported catching larger trout than in recent years. Anglers should consult the 2010 Sport Fishing Regulations (page 63) for maximum length requirements and bag limits for both largemouth and smallmouth bass.

PRINEVILLE YOUTH FISHING POND: Young anglers are catching rainbow trout and an occasional largemouth bass.

SHEVLIN YOUTH FISHING POND: The pond is open to children 17 years old and younger with a bag limit of two fish.

TAYLOR LAKE: Taylor Lake should offer anglers a good opportunity to catch trout this winter. The lake has been stocked with legal and trophy trout. Access is currently good with no ice or snow.