<p>Fish scaling apparatus (10) comprising a power driven motor (14) and an elongated scaling head (13) having a plurality of brush like filaments (32) extending radially outwardly therefrom so that when the motor is connected to a power source, the motor (14) causes the rotation of the scaling head (13) which when moved into engagement with a fish will cause removal of scales therefrom. The source of power for driving the motor could be liquid or electricity.</p>