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Is it safe to eat a fish that has been frozen for 3 weeks without being gutted?

Asked: Musky Road Rules Seminars, Last Updated:

Yes, no problem, as long as it is frozen even without gutted, ideally, soon after caught. Otherwise, as soon as you purchase from store. As a matter of fact, many fish are caught and frozen without gutted! This is a rather common practice, to save time after caught to maximize quality.

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