Cleaning saltwater fish can be simple if a few steps are
taken to prepare for the process. As with most seafood,
saltwater fish should be kept chilled from the moment they are
caught until they are cooked.
In order to clean and fillet fish quickly, anglers need
access to a clean work surface, plenty of fresh water, sharp
knives, knife sharpeners, fish scalers, ice, packaging, and
other materials.
After processing, fish fillets should stored in sealable bags
or other containers and kept on ice. If they will be frozen
immediately, vacuum bags will greatly extend their useful life.