How long before a ungutted fish goes bad?

[basketbreaker]

Anyone know how long it takes for a ungutted fish to go bad? I dont mean just crappie or bream but other fish as well.

thanks
Mike

[REDEYE50]

I have kept fish on ice for over a week in a cooler. Just make sure you keep the water drained off otherwise the fish tend to get mussy. The fish you get at the store most likely were kept longer than that on the commerical boat. Never had any problems. Most of the time the fish are easier to clean because they are firmer.

[John Brower]

I Agree With Redeye.

John B.

[Barnacle Bill]

I heard/read/thought or something that if the gills are still red, the meat is still good. Anyway, thats what I've always gone by and I ain't dead yet.

[brokentrail]

I heard/read/thought or something that if the gills are still red, the meat is still good. Anyway, thats what I've always gone by and I ain't dead yet.

This is the method I use and it has worked for years, never had a bad bunch yet...

[slabbandit]

I've always went by looking at the color of the gills. When their gills turn white I consider them spoiled. I use this as an indicator on all fish.

[stumpbumpers]

That is good to know about the gills... As mine are usually flippen accross the kitchen when I break out the electric fillet knife:D

[gabowman]

I heard/read/thought or something that if the gills are still red, the meat is still good. Anyway, thats what I've always gone by and I ain't dead yet.

Same here.

[cook]

Come on guys,1 week ungutted??They start the process of decay the moment they expire,ice will slow it down but not stop it.
I'll go 48 hours if put on ice immediatly-now if the organs and digestive tract are removed,I'll guess up to a week is fine.
Hospitals are getting too expensive to take a chance.

[RACN35]

I heard/read/thought or something that if the gills are still red, the meat is still good. Anyway, thats what I've always gone by and I ain't dead yet.

same here = 40+ years