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I have always seen it as don't clean fish out at sea. This is because people could catch thier limit,clean them, hide them, and continue catching more fish. Cleaning fish at the dock has never....never...never been a problem. I have 6 other charter boats next to me and we all have cutting tables and clean our fish at the dock just like every other charter outfit I know. I have had conversations with the Green police when cleaning fish tons of times and thier boat is located about 30 feet from mine. It's cleaning fish while you are still at sea that you need to worry about. I have always considered the dock back at home and fishing is considered done.
I would never clean a fish at sea, the green police have enough power to take your boat and all your gear if they decide too.
For shore fisherman I would see it much the same way. I wouldn't have a cleaned fish in the cooler next to me while I'm still casting for more fish. If your rods & tackle were back in the truck and it was obvious you were cleaning your fish before going home, I think you would be much better off. However I would clean them back at home.
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