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Do not try to remove a fish hook (seek medical care instead) if any of the following are true:
If the fish hook is not near an eye, joint, bone, or deep muscle, and you are confident you can remove it, try these steps.
This is best done with sharp, side-cutting pliers.
If medical help is available, have a deeply embedded fish hook removed by a doctor or nurse.
Current as of: November 9, 2022
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency MedicineAdam Husney MD - Family MedicineKathleen Romito MD - Family MedicineH. Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency MedicineMartin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:William H. Blahd Jr. MD, FACEP - Emergency Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & H. Michael O'Connor MD - Emergency Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
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