Author Topic: Honeoye lake BS thread (Read 133644 times)

zackblain · « **on:** Jan 07, 2015, 09:08 AM »

Keep the reports and conditions thread devoted to reports and conditions.

KeukaZ71 · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 09:12 AM »

great idea, especially since it looks like people may be venturing out there real soon. looked locked up on the webcam yesterday. seems to be not working today.

LargeMouthBaggins · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 04:51 PM »

Gillpill and I are going to try the south end of honeoye tomorrow afternoon... I'll post tomorrow with a report

KeukaZ71 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 04:58 PM »

I knew someone was going to be the first tomorrow. You guys are brave, but I know you will play it safe

bosco2 · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 05:02 PM »

From the Lakeside Digital (Honeoye Webcam) page. "(Wed January 7) lake somewhat frozen over. Unfortunately so is my cheap camera! Will try to bring in and thaw it..."

I so often check the camera and neglect to see if the facilitator has updated his message. I almost missed it. Hopefully we'll get some views tomorrow.

I'm shooting for Crappie after work on Friday if all is well and safe.

H the yeti · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 05:04 PM »

Was standing on the ice at Sandy bottom tonight. Every step I took, water would come up expansion cracks about 10' from me. Ice was sketch. This coming from a guy that has stomped holes to fish. Trying to fish Saturday.

Gillpill · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 05:06 PM »

Quote from: KeukaZ71 on Jan 07, 2015, 04:58 PM

I knew someone was going to be the first tomorrow. You guys are brave, but I know you will play it safe

for sure sir. gonna spud out one step at a time. life jacket, picks, rope. and of course the buddy system

Gillpill · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 05:07 PM »

Quote from: H the yeti on Jan 07, 2015, 05:04 PM

Was standing on the ice at Sandy bottom tonight. Every step I took, water would come up expansion cracks about 10' from me. Ice was sketch. This coming from a guy that has stomped holes to fish. Trying to fish Saturday.

from what ive found ice always forms quicker on the south end then the north end. lots of gas holes at the north end as well

H the yeti · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 05:08 PM »

Good to know about north end. First year fishing Honeoye hard water.

Gillpill · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 05:13 PM »

yea you always want to be safe when going on the ice but especially on the north end of Honeoye

KeukaZ71 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 05:17 PM »

The wind lately should help blow the snow off the south end. Hopefully making good ice tonight.

Good luck tomorrow gillpill ... Keep us posted tomorrow.

Gillpill · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 07, 2015, 05:34 PM »

Quote from: KeukaZ71 on Jan 07, 2015, 05:17 PM

The wind lately should help blow the snow off the south end. Hopefully making good ice tonight.

Good luck tomorrow gillpill ... Keep us posted tomorrow.

yea it should. thanks man I will for sure. if you are a praying man say a prayer for my buddy and I tomorrow just for safe travels and safe fishing

bosco2 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 09:12 AM »

Webcam's up and running. Sure looks cold and lonely out there. It doesn't show a view of the extreme south end where first good ice sets up.

OneBucketMike · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 11:16 AM »

Quote from: bosco2 on Jan 08, 2015, 09:12 AM

Webcam's up and running. Sure looks cold and lonely out there. It doesn't show a view of the extreme south end where first good ice sets up.

When I looked a few minutes ago it showed two lonely ice fisherman trudging towards the North-is that you GillPill??

hardwater22 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 01:28 PM »

Thinking about fishing honeoye for the first time Saturday. I like to fish walleye pike and perch. And tips or hotspots?

Shouldabeenhereyesterday · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 02:01 PM »

Quote from: OneBucketMike on Jan 08, 2015, 11:16 AM

When I looked a few minutes ago it showed two lonely ice fisherman trudging towards the North-is that you GillPill??

About 10 guys out....game on

bosco2 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 02:09 PM »

I think your safest ice will be at the extreme south end. Be safe and go for bluegills this weekend. They're fine eating too and Honeoye produces some real slobs. I go for Perch and Walleye but I'm not feeling brave enough to venture out on those areas yet which are more mid-lake, deeper water areas.

hardwater22 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 02:11 PM »

Where are some good launch areas for perch and walleye?

bosco2 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 02:29 PM »

Trident Marina's probably your best bet for public access. But again, I'd keep to the south end for this weekend. I can't imagine the ice is safe at Trident yet. When it IS safe.....I'd head southwest. That's the quickest drag to deeper water. It's a dishpan lake without a lot of structure that fish can relate to so it's either set up a spread and wait for them to come to you or travel light, stay mobile, and keep moving until you find them. I'd go for the latter if the ice is safe and if you don't know of any spots specifically that you're trying to get right on top of.

bosco2 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 02:31 PM »

Almost forgot, check out the topo map http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/25663.html. Trident is on the east side just north of the large point.

PACKERBACKER · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 02:56 PM »

Stay safe boys. Good luck.

KeukaZ71 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 03:27 PM »

How was the fishing today gentlemen? Jealous I wasn't out there with ya.

nundaiceman · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 03:58 PM »

does anyone know if there access at the California ranch on the west side.

Shouldabeenhereyesterday · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 04:00 PM »

Quote from: nundaiceman on Jan 08, 2015, 03:58 PM

does anyone know if there access at the California ranch on the west side.

Nope,private

fishmandan · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 04:29 PM »

That was me on the cam today. Fished all over south end and towards middle of lake. Deepest I made it was 25 ft. Spudded my way every where. Ice is solid, nothing less than 3 inches. Not saying it's safe but I felt comfortable. Didnt find the motherload yet, I'll be back out on the main basin first thing tomorrow. Few others out on the gill grounds just not my cup of tea. Good luck be safe!!

bfishn247 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 04:54 PM »

Fishmandan,
I would like to fish tmrw, but don't wanna go solo. I'm not much for the gills. Like to find the perch and eyes. If you want a tag along I'd be glad to meet up in the a.m.

fishmandan · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 05:04 PM »

Pm sent bfishin

captainbarry64 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 07:22 PM »

I feel comfortable on 3" of ice as long as there isn't a lot of snow on top. How much snow is there??? Thinking of going Gill hunting Saturday or Sunday. Thanks

Fisher Pol · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 08, 2015, 07:33 PM »

7th Annual Honeoye Fish and Game Club's Kids Ice Fishing Clinic

Saturday February 7th ( pending safe ice )
State Boat Launch
9am on ice clinic with Scott Brauer from Maki Plastics
Equipment, bait, refreshments to the first 150 kids 15 and under. Must be accompanied by an adult

Contact Al Lis for more info. 585-451-8451

LargeMouthBaggins · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 09, 2015, 06:18 AM »

My friend and I went out of the boat launch yesterday... the bite was slow and the fish on the cam were very finniky... honeoye is just a hit or miss kinda lake. 2 and a half to 3 inches of solid black ice... we fished until dark and the bite picked up a bit. Ended up leaving with 7 gills and a keeper basss

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