keeping crappie?

[new slab hunter]

I use freezer zip loc bags,,the fish is fully coverd in water,,,,my ?,,,,,,,,how long can you keep them in the freezer and still be good to eat

[ultraslab]

Just ate a bag I put in 03/2021. I couldn't tell a difference. Scott

[GreenLine]

100% covered in water, 3+ years for sure


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[Hanr3]

Good until they get frostbite.

[Chuck Adams]

I use the same thing and covered in water making sure all the air is out.
After soaking overnight in the fridge I fill bags with desired amount of filets and used bottled water to put in the bags.
Also date and write number of filets in each bag. Rotate eating using date.
Down to 8 bags now.
I’d better get after them. Lol
Don’t ever keep mine long enough to answer your question.
Sometimes they don’t make it to the freezer.



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[gabowman]

Dunno because I vacuum seal all mine. Many years ago I used to use milk jugs and fill those with water. After about 7-8 months I could taste the plastic and the fish didn't taste fresh anymore. That's why I went to vacuum sealing and have never looked back.

[Grainraiser]

I freeze mines in zip lock bags filled with water. I never have to worry about freezer burn. The only thing is it takes forever for them to dethaw before you can cook them. I took out a bag at 9am and they were not fully unthawed until 8pm.

[DockShootinJack]

The old timers always froze in water. They last a long time that way

[Atimm693]

I try not to go longer than a year in the freezer, and no longer than a few days in the fridge.

[keeferfish]

FoodSaver no water, even dry them as much as possible and have eaten several bags over 2 years old and could tell no difference.

They don't normally stay in the freezer for 2 years but sometimes get buried and found while digging.