Fish cleaning station - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PescadorPete · 08-16-2015, 07:32 AM

I use the one on the Shelter Island fishing pier when I come back in from power boating but it is a ways from LJ. There is a bar on the pier so you can drink and fillet. Pier fisherman will come up and say "Holy Smokes! Where did you catch that?". Oh you know, I caught it on the other end of the pier from where you are fishing. And then they all run down to that end and start fishing there

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Whiteboy · 08-16-2015, 07:33 AM

That's a great idea. And funny as hell. Thanks it's kinda out of my way but we'll worth it.

PescadorPete · 08-16-2015, 07:40 AM

Crystal pier is closer. There might be one there.

Whiteboy · 08-16-2015, 07:43 AM

Don't think so but shelter is not that far out of my way. Is there one at lake murry?

Mahigeer · 08-16-2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Crystal pier is closer. There might be one there.

There was one, but maybe shut down due to drought.

Also unless you stay there, you must leave the pier at dusk.

A portable small table or a cleaning station (table) from Cabela's or BPS as well as a bucket and rope can allow to clean fish at any pier.

skrilla · 08-16-2015, 07:01 PM

If its the rotting carcass causing a stench try throwing the discards in a bucket. Then fill it with hot or boiling water to cook it, then throw it in the trash. No maggots, less flies, happier neighbors.

PapaDave · 08-17-2015, 08:02 AM

I try to keep the carcasses in an ice chest (with ice) until trash day, seems to cut down on the smell and the flies a lot.

summers in kuwait · 08-17-2015, 08:55 AM

I believe there is a fish cleaning station at the south boat ramp located near sea world. As mentioned, dig a hole and put em in the ground. Just dig deep enough so critters don't get to it, but its excellent fertilizer. Used to work at a nursery in Arcata, CA and after Salmon fishing my boss and I would place all remains near his prize winning trees. He swore by it.

Murray · 08-16-2015, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PescadorPete

I use the one on the Shelter Island fishing pier when I come back in from power boating but it is a ways from LJ. There is a bar on the pier so you can drink and fillet. Pier fisherman will come up and say "Holy Smokes! Where did you catch that?". Oh you know, I caught it on the other end of the pier from where you are fishing. And then they all run down to that end and start fishing there

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Too funny. I cleaned a dozen yellowfin last year on the pier with the same comments. I was nicer than you, though, and told them I caught them surf fishing in OB.......not. Fish cleaning station is awesome. Even lit at nite. Totally clean and really a super place to clean fish. I am in Vista so does not work for me. Would like to hear from others who know of a place for us north county yakkers.

taggermike · 08-16-2015, 08:25 AM

I cant think of a public station besides shelter island. There maybe one at the little pier off 24th street in national city. Cleaning fish at your house sucks. In your house is worse. Maybe dump the carcasses in a dumpster or trash can in a park that gets dumped every day. I made a cutting area way in the back of my yard with some ply wood, saw horses, and 2x4s. Works well and only the fillets enter the house. Mike

ctfphoto · 08-16-2015, 08:33 AM

Gut and gill them on the water. You'll still have the head and spine tho.

I dig a deep hole in the yard near a tree or use the dumpster only if it close to trash dumping day.

Murray · 08-16-2015, 08:48 AM

carcass in the freezer until trash day

HobieScot · 08-17-2015, 04:23 PM

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carcass in the freezer until trash day

Brilliant idea! Why didn't I think of that. Problem solved!

Wish I did that last time. I double bagged the carcass but it sat 4 days in over 100 degree heat. My trash can has never been the same since and my gf will not go near it ever again!

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Hunters Pa · 08-18-2015, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HobieScot

Brilliant idea! Why didn't I think of that. Problem solved!

Wish I did that last time. I double bagged the carcass but it sat 4 days in over 100 degree heat. My trash can has never been the same since and my gf will not go near it ever again!

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Get a bucket of strong pine-sol solution and pour it into the can, getting as much of the can sides as possible, and let it sit til trash day.

08-16-2015, 07:01 PM	#6
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	If its the rotting carcass causing a stench try throwing the discards in a bucket. Then fill it with hot or boiling water to cook it, then throw it in the trash. No maggots, less flies, happier neighbors. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

08-17-2015, 08:02 AM	#7
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I try to keep the carcasses in an ice chest (with ice) until trash day, seems to cut down on the smell and the flies a lot. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

08-16-2015, 07:32 AM	#1
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	I use the one on the Shelter Island fishing pier when I come back in from power boating but it is a ways from LJ. There is a bar on the pier so you can drink and fillet. Pier fisherman will come up and say "Holy Smokes! Where did you catch that?". Oh you know, I caught it on the other end of the pier from where you are fishing. And then they all run down to that end and start fishing there .

08-16-2015, 07:33 AM	#2
Whiteboy Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 37	That's a great idea. And funny as hell. Thanks it's kinda out of my way but we'll worth it.

08-16-2015, 07:40 AM	#3
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Crystal pier is closer. There might be one there.

08-16-2015, 07:43 AM	#4
Whiteboy Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 37	Don't think so but shelter is not that far out of my way. Is there one at lake murry?

08-17-2015, 08:55 AM	#8
summers in kuwait Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: East County San Diego Posts: 657	I believe there is a fish cleaning station at the south boat ramp located near sea world. As mentioned, dig a hole and put em in the ground. Just dig deep enough so critters don't get to it, but its excellent fertilizer. Used to work at a nursery in Arcata, CA and after Salmon fishing my boss and I would place all remains near his prize winning trees. He swore by it.

08-16-2015, 08:25 AM	#10
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	I cant think of a public station besides shelter island. There maybe one at the little pier off 24th street in national city. Cleaning fish at your house sucks. In your house is worse. Maybe dump the carcasses in a dumpster or trash can in a park that gets dumped every day. I made a cutting area way in the back of my yard with some ply wood, saw horses, and 2x4s. Works well and only the fillets enter the house. Mike

08-16-2015, 08:33 AM	#11
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	Gut and gill them on the water. You'll still have the head and spine tho. I dig a deep hole in the yard near a tree or use the dumpster only if it close to trash dumping day.

08-16-2015, 08:48 AM	#12
Murray Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Vista Posts: 326	carcass in the freezer until trash day