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How long can fish stay on ice before cleaning?
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:12 pm
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:12 pm
I caught a few fish Sunday afternoon but won't be able to clean them until tomorrow morning. Ice chest has been drained every few hours and completely covered with ice.
Will the fish still be fresh by tomorrow morning?
Here is a picture before I covered them with ice:
Will the fish still be fresh by tomorrow morning?
Here is a picture before I covered them with ice:
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Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:13 pm to mcneil912
Subtle brag
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:15 pm to mcneil912
Well that's like 5 minutes of fish cleaning, plus another 5 minutes of clean up right there. But...
Check the eyes. If the eyes are clear, they're probably still good.
Please don't keep fish you have no time or intention to clean.
Thank you,
Outdoorsman everywhere.
Check the eyes. If the eyes are clear, they're probably still good.
Please don't keep fish you have no time or intention to clean.
Thank you,
Outdoorsman everywhere.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:15 pm to jimbeam
5 fish is a subtle brag? Lol
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:15 pm to mcneil912
Nice trout
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:16 pm to mcneil912
Are those the new Jordans?!
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:16 pm to mcneil912
As long as they don't stink, I say they're good.
If you would have left them in a yeti it would have been as good as a freezer.
If you would have left them in a yeti it would have been as good as a freezer.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:18 pm to Fishhead
quote:
Please don't keep fish you have no time or intention to clean.
I always release fish when I know I don't time to clean. A family situation came up. I never keep fish if I don't intend to cook them before freezing.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:19 pm to Jakesonaplane
quote:
Are those the new Jordans?!
5 year old Air Max
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:33 pm to mcneil912
If iced properly and drained daily, they will last at least 7-10 days.
Obviously the quicker you can get to them the better but they should be find tomorrow morning. The fillets will look just like you caught them.
Don't listen to the people who say they won't last. We don't eat meat/seafood in the store that fresh usually.
Obviously the quicker you can get to them the better but they should be find tomorrow morning. The fillets will look just like you caught them.
Don't listen to the people who say they won't last. We don't eat meat/seafood in the store that fresh usually.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:39 pm to JasonL79
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If iced properly and drained daily, they will last at least 7-10 days.
quote:This is good to know-thanks.
Don't listen to the people who say they won't last. We don't eat meat/seafood in the store that fresh usually.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:44 pm to mcneil912
Probably could have cleaned them in the time its taking to post. That said, I often keep fish from Friday to Sunday then clean at once. A few times from Thursday. No problem. I don't drain the water though...a slurry keeps them super cold.
Am I doing it wrong?
quote:
If iced properly and drained daily, they will last at least 7-10 days.
Am I doing it wrong?
This post was edited on 8/19/14 at 1:45 pm
Posted on 8/19/14 at 1:51 pm to Artie Rome
Deer meat should be drained. I can't see an upside to draining whole fish. They live in the stuff.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:03 pm to Artie Rome
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Probably could have cleaned them in the time its taking to post.
I agree, if only I was anywhere near them. I actually had to leave early from fishing to go to the hospital and haven't been home since.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:07 pm to mcneil912
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I agree, if only I was anywhere near them. I actually had to leave early from fishing to go to the hospital and haven't been home since.
Sorry man. Hope everything turns out okay.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:09 pm to mcneil912
They are fine homie. But still, close the lid, and ditch those kicks.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:11 pm to mcneil912
When I do these long range charters out of San Diego they put the fish in refrigerated sea water holds. It keeps the fish at 32 degrees and the fish you catch on day one are just as good as the fish you catch on day seven. You're good to go.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:13 pm to mcneil912
I have waited 4 days before, didnt drain them, but kept fresh ice on them. Didnt get sick when we ate them, I wouldnt go much past 5-7 days.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:19 pm to AlxTgr
I agree don't know why you would have to drain the water. Should still be good.
Posted on 8/19/14 at 2:23 pm to TigerBait413
What about after you clean them...how long till you should freeze
Thanks fr the highjack
Thanks fr the highjack
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