Thread: how long can fish stay on ice

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Twelve-year-old thread.

That's close, but it's not the record.

If any of the original fish are still on ice, better sniff em twice!

I had an eye opening experience recently in Panama City while watching a commercial fishermen unload their catch of snapper. Having done a lot like the previous posters, I was surprised when I found out that they stay out at sea for up to 14 days without coming in to the docks. I ask them if they froze their fish to keep them from spoiling. They answered no, that all they had to do was gut them immediately and place them on ice to keep them fresh and to keep water drained off of them to keep their eyes clear.
I was shocked that they kept them that long, so that makes you wonder just how old that fish is your buying at the seafood counter at the supermarket.
Two takeaways from my conversation with that gentleman.
1) Fresh Fish- is fish that has never been frozen regardless off age!
2) Applilacola Bay Oysters- only have to be shucked in that area to be considered Applilacola Oysters!!! They can be grown and harvested in Texas, then shipped there before shucking!
Kinda makes you wonder what we are really eating when we go out to eat!!!

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

Twelve-year-old thread.

That's close, but it's not the record.

Big Crappie is correct, commercial fisherman/shrimpers keep there catch on ice more than five days before coming back in to unload/sell/process. Clear eyes and red gills are good indicators of freshness.

I guess I am lazy. Catch and release. Catch and give away. Or, bring home enough for a meal and clean the same day.

If 12y ant the record what's the record lol.

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I Put Ice In Bottom Of Cooler, Then Fish, Follower By Water. Never had A Problem-But I Also check Gills.

If their eyes are not clear that is what i use as a guideline. Usually that is the first thing that i have noticed is the give away and rigormortis the second, gills change color definitely throw out..!!

Originally Posted by lowe175

If 12y ant the record what's the record lol.

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I'd like to also know the answer... AND, what happened to Moose?! (I'd never heard that about folks called "Moose!")