Where to clean fish at Oregon Inlet?

[Tominator]

Does anybody know where you can clean fish near Oregon Inlet? They have a nice public boat ramp but no cleaning tables.

[paula]

There are none. We use the Fishing Center guys to clean our catch when we get in. Yes they clean for Private boats too. Just go up and get a trash can and bring them your fish. Try to beat the fleet in so you do not have to wait long. Peace

[chip]

Paula, how much do they charge to clean fish there? I've heard some pretty outlandish numbers- like $500 for a day's catch. chip.

[Shag]

A couple of years ago we had a very good day fishing the Citation. About 17 Dolphin, 20 or so Wahoo's, couple of Kings and a Yellowfin and the total bill was around $170.

[chummer]

Shag,
Come on now,20 or so Wahoo's-- Is that a guy thing?

[Shag]

Nope, not a guy thing. Even the mate was commenting about it. I said a couple but it was about 4 years ago. Captain Fred absolutely put us in the fish that day.

By the way, this was out of Hatteras but I would think costs would be comparable.

[This message was edited by Shag on 08-05-03 at 10:04 AM.]

[Tominator]

Thanks for the replies. I hate to pay for somebody to clean my fish but I guess you don't have much choice at OI.

[The Classic]

Last time I was down in Hatteras it was 50 cents a pound, I would think it would be a similar rate up at OI.

[smallmarlin]

I believe its still 50 cents.
We just ice the heck out of the fish and take it home, and clean them the next day.
It’s a bit of a pain but I refuse to pay someone 50 cents a pound to clean my fish and waste a good portion of the meat.
Not saying that the boys at OI do not clean fish properly, but they do get in a rush and there is some waste.

[chip]

Thanks for the fish cleaning info. Some friends of mine at N.C. State 'cleaned' the big marlin from the Big Rock tournament, they got 8.50/ hr (normal state wages). chip.