We received a report that the fish cleaning station wasn’t broken at Fort Peck Marina this morning—it was backed up because it was used incorrectly. After a heavy jam was cleared and the carcasses were fed one by one as the posted sign directs, the grinder handled everything without a single issue.
Remember that this station is a shared privilege, and keeping it operational requires everyone to follow basic rules. If you can navigate a 12-inch sonar screen, read contour lines, and dial in a downrigger, following the three-step sign on the wall is light work:
- Feed one fish at a time: Shoving piles into the chute burns out the motor and causes clogs.
- Keep water running: Ensure the line clears completely before you step away.
- Wash down your mess: Clean tables are a basic courtesy to the next person waiting.
Repeated clogs and mess will lead to equipment failure and station closures. So, please take the extra two minutes to read the instructions, use the grinder properly, and keep the facility open for everyone at Fort Peck.
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