Skin on / Skin off ??

**skinny5382** · 04-22-2025, 06:34 AM

I heard this past winter that the requirement to leave a 2x2 patch of skin on while using cleaning stations has been removed. Anyone else heard this?

**nickpaolini81** · 04-23-2025, 10:38 AM

I too read that here, however cannot verify the legality of the claim. When we were cleaning @ Walnut in PA, everyone I watched was not doing it. But this forum post won't get you out of a ticket

**gdouglasjr1959** · 04-23-2025, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by nickpaolini81

I too read that here, however cannot verify the legality of the claim. When we were cleaning @ Walnut in PA, everyone I watched was not doing it. But this forum post won't get you out of a ticket

I attended a walleye school in March and we were told the requirement for the skin patch is no longer required , however you must leave the fillets whole - no " zippering" or chunking them up..

**DW72** · 05-04-2025, 01:03 PM

I asked the DNR this last year and they said that it is not required.

**The Tinman** · 05-19-2025, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by DW72

I asked the DNR this last year and they said that it is not required.

Whenever I have a question about fishing or hunting and can't figure out from regulations I call the county I am fishing or hunting game warden thet are happy to explain it very clearly hope this helps