Live well cleaning

Richardscott999

Richardscott999

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new boat this year and first one with a live well. I have found out quickly that cleaning of the live well is an important maintenance item. Not sure what products to use. Son suggests bleach but I am reluctant as residue may impact fish. Does the community have any suggestions?
 
I generally just rinse it with the hose when I get home. But you could try vinegar or peroxide both I would think would be environmentally friendly
 
Dawn dish soap and hot water
I second that for sure
 
When you use dish soap don't forget to rinse or you will have a foam party next trip lol
Been there done that lol
Fish come out very clean though
 
Vinegar and or baking soda. I wouldn't recommend bleach, any residue and you will not have a great tournament next trip out.
 
Richardscott999 said:
new boat this year and first one with a live well. I have found out quickly that cleaning of the live well is an important maintenance item. Not sure what products to use. Son suggests bleach but I am reluctant as residue may impact fish. Does the community have any suggestions?
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Chlorine will for sure completely disinfect the live well but is a very corrosive chemical
You will be able keep the live well clean with dish soap. And won't have to mess around on your boat with a chemical like sodium hypochlorite
 
Bleach kills all bacteria.does not clean as good as dawn.dawn cuts oil grease etc too that bleach wont get.use fantastic with bleach.but dawn shud do just fine.dawn is nice for your boat floor.its grease cutting is excellent.
 
Mine gets rinsed with fresh lake water all summer long & antifreeze in the winter.
 
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