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Can you freeze fish right after catching?

Asked: Julien Gendreau, Last Updated:

The answer is yes – you can freeze fish without gutting first, and you can keep them like that for several months in the freezer without problems. ... So if you catch a big fish, it's better to clean it right away and then freeze it in small portions that you can take out of the freezer individually.

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