blunt knife for scaling, if necessary

sharp knife for cutting

a small spoon

kitchen shears (as last resort if a sharp knife is unavailable)

From 5 to 15 minutes, ranging from goldfish to salmon.

2torial #0442: Learn2 Clean a Fish "In the event that you do catch some fish..." After the catching, or even the buying, there are a few steps between the lake and your plate. While not for the eternally queasy, cleaning a fish is not as messy as one might think. And don't worry about the guts. It's part of the full fishy experience. Cover your work area with plenty of newspaper or heavy paper bags. Have a plastic bag handy for the guts, bones, etc. Make sure to seal them well before disposing. Step 1