Originally Posted by
Big Bubba
I have been advised by MO conservation agents that you will be ticketed if caught cleaning fish at the lake - even if the boat is trailered. In their eyes, you must be at your home or a place you are renting (hotel, condo, etc.) When they told me this, I asked about boat ramps with fish cleaning stations. They said that was OK. So, go figure! I really got the feeling it was up to the discretion of the agent. So, you are taking a chance if you clean fish anywhere except home/rental or a designated cleaning station.
And, keep in mind, every state is different.