Thread: Fish Cleaning

Regulations | MDC Hunting and Fishing look under length limit

"The head and tail must remain attached to the fish while you are fishing on waters where length limits apply."

Originally Posted by Baitwaster

Regulations | MDC Hunting and Fishing look under length limit

"The head and tail must remain attached to the fish while you are fishing on waters where length limits apply."

I see what you are saying, and read that when I was researching. But I won't be fishing any longer when cleaning fish. All rods will be put away with no lines in the water. The regs don't say you have to be off the water. Not to confuse states, but OK has regs that states you can clean fish on the water, but all rods must be stowed away - which makes perfect sense.

I am really trying to make sure I can clean fish while in my boat. I personally believe it is the best option as I can discard the remains into the lake where it can consumed by other fish, critters. And, I can keep the remains out away from the bank.

Originally Posted by Big Bubba

I see what you are saying, and read that when I was researching. But I won't be fishing any longer when cleaning fish. All rods will be put away with no lines in the water. The regs don't say you have to be off the water. Not to confuse states, but OK has regs that states you can clean fish on the water, but all rods must be stowed away - which makes perfect sense.

I am really trying to make sure I can clean fish while in my boat. I personally believe it is the best option as I can discard the remains into the lake where it can consumed by other fish, critters. And, I can keep the remains out away from the bank.

Possessing, transporting, and storing fish
The fish you catch in Missouri, or elsewhere, may be possessed and transported as your personal baggage, if you have the required permit. Fish may be stored, preserved or refrigerated only at your home, camp, place of lodging or in a commercial establishment.

Originally Posted by LadyBear

Possessing, transporting, and storing fish
The fish you catch in Missouri, or elsewhere, may be possessed and transported as your personal baggage, if you have the required permit. Fish may be stored, preserved or refrigerated only at your home, camp, place of lodging or in a commercial establishment.

The bolded section pertains to the storage of the fish. I will abide by this, but my question is where I can clean them.