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

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.

King Saba · 08-17-2015, 11:22 AM

Buy some fruit trees and use the guts and carcasses as fertilizer. It cuts down on trash to the land fill and all the stink from rotting fish. Win, win IMO.

Bert Vega · 08-17-2015, 11:44 AM

I cut up the fish in the street at the front of my house. The carcass and other bigger items get tossed into a big trash bad. Then I take those to the dumpster behind one of my favorite Mexican restaurant. All the blood and little pieces get hosed down the gutter to the end of the street and into the storm drain. So far no one has complained so I keep doing it

Rambo · 08-17-2015, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

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.

It works real good to keep the plants healthy because it feeds the worms that poops to help nourish the fertilizer then help loosen the soil by making air pockets in the soil to make the plant breath and root better.

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Originally Posted by King Saba

Buy some fruit trees and use the guts and carcasses as fertilizer. It cuts down on trash to the land fill and all the stink from rotting fish. Win, win IMO.

Just don't put it too close to the window as the hot sun will still bake the soil and makes the smell unbearable when the wind thru.

King Saba · 08-17-2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rambo

Just don't put it too close to the window as the hot sun will still bake the soil and makes the smell unbearable when the wind thru.

lol done that. And keep your dog away from the spot you buried the guts at.

RussH · 08-17-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by summers in kuwait

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.

Drove by the South boat ramp by SeaWorld. Posted... no fish cleaning at what appeared to be the fish cleaning area... So I guess.. Nope.

summers in kuwait · 08-18-2015, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RussH

Drove by the South boat ramp by SeaWorld. Posted... no fish cleaning at what appeared to be the fish cleaning area... So I guess.. Nope.

Sorry about that RussH. Thanks for the confirmation.

My buddy used to dive over there and said that he'd clean his Halibut there, but maybe he's just doing it at the sink.
I know there is a decent restroom facility, but its been years since I've launched from that area.

08-16-2015, 07:01 PM	#2
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	#3
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...

08-17-2015, 11:44 AM	#6
Bert Vega Tail Chaser! Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Murrieta Posts: 627	I cut up the fish in the street at the front of my house. The carcass and other bigger items get tossed into a big trash bad. Then I take those to the dumpster behind one of my favorite Mexican restaurant. All the blood and little pieces get hosed down the gutter to the end of the street and into the storm drain. So far no one has complained so I keep doing it __________________ I hate seals!!!

08-17-2015, 08:55 AM	#4
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.

08-17-2015, 11:22 AM	#5
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	Buy some fruit trees and use the guts and carcasses as fertilizer. It cuts down on trash to the land fill and all the stink from rotting fish. Win, win IMO.