We seem to be in a kind of limbo with a variety of fisheries in the region. Steelhead fishing is slow, but the fish being caught are of very good size and in great shape as it is early in the winter season. Anglers who are looking for the big triploid rainbow that inhabit Rufus Woods Reservoir are having limited success at the net pens and the same could be said for the walleye fishing at the upper end of the reservoir. One fishery that is just getting started is for the big lake variety whitefish on Banks Lake. Every winter these fish move into certain areas of the lake and offer great action. The whitefish often weigh 2 to 3 pounds. Three areas of the lake that I see anglers fishing for whitefish are at the very top end, where anglers fish from shore or from boats near the inlet where water is pumped into Banks. Not far from the Northrup boat launch, anglers fish one of bays in Devils Lake. When Banks freezes, I see large groups on the ice near the island above the highway. Perch fishing at Moses Lake is still the bright spot on the fishing scene.