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:

ANTELOPE FLAT RESERVOIR: Fishing has been fair. The changing weather may make travel difficult so be prepared for muddy or snowy road conditions. Anglers should be careful when venturing onto the ice and follow safety procedures.

BEND PINE NURSERY POND: The most recent stocking was in late September, with a number of one-pound rainbow trout released. Fishing for these fish should be fair to good through the fall.

CRESCENT LAKE: Opportunities for rainbow and brown trout are good.

CROOKED RIVER BELOW BOWMAN DAM: Fishing for trout has been good. It appears the whitefish spawn is tapering off. The use of bait is prohibited until May.

DESCHUTES RIVER (Mouth to the Pelton Regulating Dam): Summer steelhead fishing on the Lower Deschutes is fair, as water clarity has improved significantly. Fish are now well-dispersed throughout the river, with good numbers of fish found by anglers from the mouth upstream to the Warm Springs area. Fishing remains good for trout downstream from the Warm Springs Reservation Boundary.

DESCHUTES RIVER (Lake Billy Chinook to Bend): Flows have increased with the end of irrigation season. This makes the river more difficult to wade but often triggers trout to feed more heavily and seek out new territories. Rainbow trout average 10-16 inches, while brown trout up to 26 inches are available. Anglers will find better access downstream of Lower Bridge.

FALL RIVER: Fishing is good. The river below the falls closed Sept. 30. The river above the falls is open all year. Fishing is restricted to fly-fishing only with barbless hooks.

LAKE BILLY CHINOOK: Fishing for bull trout has been good. Anglers are reminded there are small numbers of spring chinook and summer steelhead in Lake Billy Chinook as part of the reintroduction effort. Please release these fish unharmed.

METOLIUS RIVER: Trout fishing has been good. Insect hatches should offer lots of opportunities for good dry fly-fishing. Angling for post-spawning bull trout should be excellent. Large streamer flies fished in the deeper pools and slots are the best bet.

NORTH TWIN: Excellent fall fishing opportunities are available.

OCHOCO RESERVOIR: Recent sampling shows there are plenty of trout available ranging from 8 to 16 inches long. Low-water levels may make launching a boat difficult.

PRINEVILLE YOUTH FISHING POND: Trout are still available to be caught as long as the pond is not covered in ice. Due to safety concerns, no one is allowed to be on the ice if it’s present.

SHEVLIN YOUTH FISHING POND: Shevlin Pond is fishing well and typically fishes well throughout winter if not iced over.

SUTTLE LAKE: Recent fish sampling showed excellent trophy brown trout opportunity. Kokanee fishing is poor.

WALTON LAKE: Fishing has been fair. Anglers should be careful when venturing onto the ice and follow safety procedures.