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I am an Australian (hence the screen name...) I had my first ever ice fishing experience at Honeoye (thanks Dan!!) and have been hooked ever since. I love the lake, but as has been said already, it really is hit or miss...my first time was miss, but it didn't stop me I hear talk of good pickerel and a eye or two every now and then. Sean.
Sandy bottoms....north end....weeds......wall eye's.......easy access......less crowds..... 8)
Norm is 100% correct. If you don't change with the times, you are going to be left behind. I have found that this lake changes more than any other lake I fish. The pike issue, they could be getting in there other ways other than people dumping them in. Honeoye Creek ( which has a pike population) dumps into the Genesee River. The Genesee River has a decent pike population also. Nothing stopping pike from getting into the lake for years.
hey Norm ,hey Gambell, I agree about what you guys are saying about the lake.It is my favarite lake to ice fish,but sometimes it realy humbles me .lol Those fish dont get that big being stupid. lol >*{{{< will be there friday, maybe? well see maybe sunday. but good luck to you guys hope I see you out .Ch.7 on radio right norm? will call. T "The FishinFoool" _________________tight lines!
Another reason Honeoye is tough is because a lot guys fish the close to the major public access areas of the lake that get hammered all season. Get away from the crowds ( and the well trained fish) and you will find active fish. If you drive down the lake, you seen crowdes of people off of the 3 major public access spots (Trident, Sandy Bottom Beach, and the South end boat launch). Look at rest of the lake and there are a few (and I mean a few) guys in all the rest of the lake.
Pete I fished just north of California ranch yesterday and was in a spot that was NOT heavily fished and gut a bunch of dink perch, so I went to coneseous for an hour or so to get some better action. IT WORKED!!! "The FishinFoool" ______________tight lines!