Walleye stocking began around the turn of the century. The current management goals are to maintain a high density of predators to control the plentiful panfish population and to control the newly established alewive colonies. The diaries are kept by people who fish the lake often and successfully for one or all species of fish. Honeoye is a lake to fish for all seasons. Panfish can be caught anytime throughout the year.
Black crappie are the only panfish with a size and creel limit.
Make sure you read your N.Y. State Fish Regulation Guide. Let's look at the oxygen and weeds of the lake. In the deepest part of the lake in the hottest months is the only time the oxygen level throughout the lake is influenced. Generally throughout the year the oxygen levels are sufficient for a healthy fish population. The plant life is hale and hearty also.