How To Remove a Deep Fishhook By Matthew J Streitz, MD, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Reviewed / Revised Apr 2023 View Patient Education Indications Contraindications Complications Equipment Relevant Anatomy Positioning Step-by-Step Description of Procedure Aftercare Warnings and Common Errors Tips and Tricks Reference Fishhooks may become embedded deep in the subcutaneous or fascial layer of skin.