The Best Way to Freeze Fish and Avoid Freezer Burn | Thundermist Quick Fishing Tips

[@pamelapulsifer332]

So glad I found you. I buy fish at Costco in mass quantities. This is an excellent way to freeze the filets, laying flat - a real space saver!

[@josetrujillo1365]

I remember doing this when we were young along the Snake River in Oregon next to the Idaho border in fact this was the way prior to plastic. Excellent technique, works really well!

[@gains7207]

another trick is to put the freezer bad in a 5 gallon bucket or sick full of water and it will let all the air out the bag then seal it and you will have a close to vac bag

[@thundermistlures]

Thanks for sharing your fish freezing tip with us :)

[@beyondalpha1072]

How Im confused? with or without the fish? Open?

[@xaviersales92]

@@beyondalpha1072 with the water and bucket

[@TheHvnlyAngl]

WHAT??!

[@ljlatorre1943]

Thanks Ivo. For all your hard work in making your videos. You always present in a basic straightforward easy to understand manner. You're very refreshing compared to many other fishing KZbin channels.

[@dalehammond1704]

Thanks so much! I'm 73 and have always frozen my fish in water. I never liked the freezer burn and the tendency for the fillets to be mushy when thawed. We live on a lake now so we can get fresh fish most anytime. I want to pickle pike so we need to freeze them to kill parasites. Thanks

[@bixbe_sglearn]

Your way is the proper way. Consistent temp and total isolation from oxygen.

[@mikef6948]

That's a great tip Ivo !! Thanks so much !!!

[@tennesseetexanhousewife5277]

Just saw this video while looking up tips for freezing shrimp. Gonna give it a try. I will update when we cook the last pound!

[@thundermistlures]

Sounds good :)

[@ricardogallardo8284]

Like how thorough you are with your videos man and also keep them simple. thanks for all the info you provide man. Just subbed

[@tryerse1]

Thanks for the tip. We had a good day on the water and picked up 10 Cokenee salmon and needed just this information.

[@DarthVader1033]

Very nice tip Ivo on how to package your fish and protect them from freezer burn,Your method is great idea for those out there like you mention who do not have a Food Saver Sealer.. I have never done the method with the news paper before..I would just put my meat or anything else I wanted to freeze in freezer bags,the main key is getting all the air out as much as possible. I since then went and bought a Food Saver Sealer since I was finding I would have too much meat in freezer where I was not eating it fast and would land up with my meat getting freezer burnt so went and bought myself a Food Saver Sealer it has saved me so much money on having my meat get freezer burned.. My self would say to anyone if you plan on doing a lot of any type of meat freezing like I do especially during the hunting season I would get a Food Saver Sealer or one similar if you can afford one,if you can not I would definitely go with the way Ivo mentioned especially using newspaper which is a great idea. Correctly me if I am wrong Ivo, The way I think the news paper works is it absorbs any excess moisture from building up inside or outside the freezer bag especially when you open and shut your freezer on a daily basis,I also think it stops any light from direct contact with the meat..

[@thundermistlures]

Clarence Smith yes...prevents moisture and acts as as an insulator....works great :)

[@barrez9307]

Best, easiest and most practical method I've seen. TY I have a side of salmon I am going to freeze your way.

[@michaelforchetti1964]

Great straightforward video with information that everyone can use. Thanks Ivo!

[@thundermistlures]

Michael Forchetti So glad you enjoyed this video Michael on how to freeze fish and really appreciate the kind feedback :) Thanks

[@tasharraford8691]

Using this in 2021! Thank you

[@MrRedskins0021]

Best fishing show on KZbin.

[@thundermistlures]

MrRedskins0021 Thanks for such a great compliment - we really appreciate it :) Good fishing

[@saminakhanum4668]

Thanks for sharing wonderful information Brother

[@naturalgirl3570]

Thanks for the info. I always wanted to know how to freeze fish. I eat a lot of it.

[@thundermistlures]

So glad you enjoyed this episode on freezing fish and thanks for taking time to write to us :)

[@جمهوريةالصحراءالغربية-ح9ذ]

Thank u for this video ..but u haven't told us wheather clean it n dry it n add some ingredients .....

[@GoodRedBlackRatio]

Good tip!!! Thanks for posting!

[@thundermistlures]

GoodRedBlackRatio Glad you enjoyed this fish freezing episode :)

[@abigailvomelmo1167]

Hi 🙂 ! Thank you!!! Awesome information. I enjoyed your video. TYFS. Have a Sparkful week!! 🙂

[@loriejoy4931]

I APPRECIATE in how You just get to the point !!!

[@703am]

never would have thought of using newspaper. Thanks Ivo, another great tip

[@thundermistlures]

703am Glad you enjoyed this quick tip and you will notice a huge difference freezing your fish using the newspaper :) Good luck on the water

[@carlossierra8608]

Great video!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@mariolopez-ri8wd]

Thanks I love the way you did it .I also have a vacumn seal ..thanks ex video

[@ReelinTension]

Good idea. Thanks for posting

[@daronross2501]

Thanks for the tip! Funny thing I always use the newspaper to protect the counter from germs under my cutting board (at the request of my wife), but never thought to go the extra step and use it to wrap the same fish .

[@thundermistlures]

Daron Ross LOL....many uses for newspaper :)

[@anthonycini5587]

Ty for sharing good job👏👏

[@eddiegriffin780]

3 sheets of news Paper. Thanks! love the idea

[@robertdsouza477]

Excellent very informative and very well explained.👌

[@Ethiokarate1]

I like this gentleman

[@gonepostal1995]

Your the man Ivo, thanks again, great tip.

[@thundermistlures]

gonepostal1995 Glad you enjoyed this episode on how to best freeze your fish and thanks for the nice comment and great feedback....it's very much appreciated :)

[@MoobKhaab]

Thanks for the tip... I'm going to give this a try...

[@thundermistlures]

MoobKhaab You will notice a huge difference using this method to freeze your fish :) Glad you enjoyed this episode and good luck on the water

[@mustangsally5901]

Thank you, very informative.

[@thundermistlures]

***** Glad you enjoyed this episode :)

[@elm892]

good vid

[@simonsez069]

Great tip! I hate wasting fish.

[@thundermistlures]

Glad you enjoyed this fish freezing tips episode Simon and thanks for writing in :)

[@skippingalong769]

Thanks

[@freewaybaby]

I wonder if this would work for shrimp. I thought the bags I bought it is was sealed well enough to prevent freezer burn, but shrimp tends to pierce the bag. I have to find a better way; maybe the newspaper will do the trick. Thank you for sharing this!

[@localoba2688]

TRY WAX MILK CARTON FILL W H2O = = NO FREEZER BURN❗ SAME WAY I FREEZE MY FISH👍

[@CRCR7]

Thank you very much

[@thundermistlures]

+CRCR7 You are welcome and hope you have a great year on the water :)

[@johnlivingston6782]

Good info ,Thanks

[@burtena6026]

hi Sir, im on a fish business. is this good for storing whole fish, un gutted still with gills on a chest type freezer? what method would u recommend. I will appreciate your response. Thank you.

[@thundermistlures]

Hi Ben - yes - you can certainly use this method for freezing whole fish - works great :)

[@MrMac5150]

Good tip, buddy.. Cheers.

[@thundermistlures]

MrMac5150 Glad you enjoyed this episode on freezing fish - thanks for writing in Mr. Mac and hope all is well :)

[@MrMac5150]

***** Your the best.

[@2-old-Forthischet]

I do a similar method with my fish and meats. I first wrap them in plastic wrap as tight as possible then put them in the freezer bags.

[@thundermistlures]

Abunai One Thanks for sharing your freezer tips with us :)

[@Georgiehz]

I like that as old school I remember and so does this paper that looks like wax paper and is good for storage

[@fishingwithrick3991]

Another trick is to fill the bag with just enough water to cover the fish. Then it freezes into a solid block of ice. No burn and it tastes as fresh as the day you caught it. It's bulky but it's worth it.

[@gwahidi5004]

Hmmm. Subscribing to NYT tomorrow. Need news paper stat. Great video but if I vacuum seal it, I take it I don’t have to wrap it in a news paper or between two iPads right?😂

[@thundermistlures]

correct - vacuum seal does not require newspaper and it is the preferred method - if you do not have a vacuum sealer, then the newspapers will work just fine :)

[@progress1482]

Very informative! Thank u!

[@thundermistlures]

Glad you enjoyed this episdoe on how to freeze fish and hope you have many great days on the water :)

[@cedrichotspot]

WOW , GREAT TIP!THANKS

[@thundermistlures]

Glad you enjoyed this episode and thanks for writing in :)

[@ScottRauber]

Awesome!!! TY so much!!

[@jamess6083]

I have some nice pike fillets from a 30 incher I caught the other day.

[@thundermistlures]

James Schneider Perfect timing and nice fish :)

[@dakotalayinlow]

I use the water in the bag method. You could probably do the same thing with butchers paper, but newspaper is wayyy cheaper. I'm going to give it a shot. Thanks

[@thundermistlures]

dakotalayinlow thanks for writing in - glad you're going to give this method a try - you are going to love it :) Works great

[@seasonedtoker]

can I put that in another bag to avoid newspaper print getting all over my freezer walls?

[@thundermistlures]

Yes, you certainly can and that's a good idea :)

[@DonSulis]

awesome tip!

[@thundermistlures]

Don Sulis Glad you enjoyed this episode Don and good luck freezing your catch :)

[@GreatCoveAdventures]

Great tip - this was a new one for me. I'll be giving it a try!

[@thundermistlures]

Great Cove Adventure Films It will work great for you :)

[@56Axis]

thanks, Ivo!!

[@oo7moses]

The freezer acts as an insulator too. I don't see the point of the newspaper.

[@NanA-tc6on]

I've tried both freezer paper and parchment paper, together with plastic freezer bags, to freeze fish. These papers don't work well. Newspaper is easier to use in layers and that may be the difference.

[@thundermistlures]

Should make a difference for you :)

[@beyondtheview9668]

Good video ! Thanks

[@thundermistlures]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for writing in :)

[@jamess6083]

thanks I will be sure to use this

[@thundermistlures]

James Schneider Sounds great James - you are going to love this fish freezing method - works great :)

[@ExitTheMatrixVR]

Ive seen others put the paper on first Then zip lock it. What are youre thoughts?

[@thundermistlures]

..i would not wat the newspaper to be touching the fish.....

[@ExitTheMatrixVR]

@@thundermistlures thanks

[@alanamakaya7152]

Thank You!!!!

[@JJ2000k]

Nice video! Question....Can you freeze fish whole....without gutting?

[@thundermistlures]

yes you can :)

[@gencoglu]

Just make sure not to wash those fish with city water before freezing. Nothing but a salty sea water.

[@louannransom102]

Thanku❤

[@randallcarmeans6802]

Anything that can be used as an equivalent to newspaper since alot of us don't get newspapers anymore?

[@mochielucky1688]

aluminum paper, one box at the dollar store will do about 10 one gallons bag of meat/fish

[@thundermistlures]

you can also use paper bags :)

[@Liz-ic6jb]

The method starts at 2:00. You're welcomed.

[@bradbozarth1822]

3:09 so I write Larry on the bag?

[@Kamal-xq3cx]

as usual, you are amazing

[@thundermistlures]

Thanks for such great feedback Kamal.....All the best to you and good fishing :)

[@JeremyHolovacs]

I'm skeptical about this. Freezer burn has nothing to do with the temperature, it has to do with portions of the food drying out as frozen water molecules sublimate from it (essentially a slow, uncontrolled freeze drying). Newspaper should not help in this regard. Luckily I have a vacuum sealer.

[@thundermistlures]

Jeremy Holovacs HI Jeremy - vacuum sealer works great but give the newspaper a trial just to see....the newspaper acts as an insulator and absorbs moisture - really does work :)

[@JeremyHolovacs]

***** Well, I'll try it sometime. I do enjoy your videos, thanks for making them.

[@thundermistlures]

Jeremy Holovacs Glad you are enjoying our videos Jeremy and sure hope your summer is off to a great start :) Good fishing

[@Flipper83]

Nice one !

[@thundermistlures]

Flipper Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

That’s a great tip thank you! How do you properly dethaw them though?

[@thundermistlures]

you can de-thaw them overnight in the fridge :)

[@ak52892]

@@thundermistlures de-thaw? that would mean freezing it again.

[@thundermistlures]

@@ak52892 once you remove the fish from the freezer and let it thaw out in the fridge, it is ready to be used. If you do not use it all, you can re-freeze it and re-use it for bait, although it will not be as effective. Good luck

[@ak52892]

​@@thundermistlures your videos are great, but i was just having dig at the language... see here: Freeze : ie. put it in the freezer. Thaw : ie. take it out of the freezer. De-thaw? : ie put it back in the freezer? Sorry couldn't help myself :)

[@nazrizwan]

great good tip thanks

[@JON123KO]

thankyou, Much appreciated!!!

[@thundermistlures]

Thanks for writing in :)

[@edwardkawecki8101]

Great tip! But where in the heck do you find newspaper these days in 2024 ?!!!😊

[@jthomps733]

Can I use a regular plastic bag if I’m eating the fish in 2-3 days?

[@thundermistlures]

Yes - you can

[@ameenajma1]

will it advisable to keep the fish in freezer without washing or not ?

[@thundermistlures]

You can certainly do that and then wash them once thawed, however, it is always best to wash them before freezing if you can :)

[@pelhamonetwothree1239]

IF I WANT TO CUT A PIECE OFF A LARGE SALMON SHOULD I REFREEZE THE REMAINDER PART WITH THE SAME METHOD YOU SUGGEST OR SHOULD I PUT IT IN THE REFRIGERATOR ( AS SOMEBODY TOLD ME ) SINCE I WILL BE EATING IT OVER A LENGTH OF THREE TO SIX WEEKS ? NEED HELP THANKS.

[@bossman762x39]

never refreeze any MEAT. if you plan to eat it in different meals cut it up and prepare it separately so it does not freeze together. do multiple smaller portions in different bags

[@jhickox]

Great, thank you!

[@thundermistlures]

Glad you enjoyed this fish freezing tip and good luck on the water :)

[@ivanlucero8057]

Will this work on whole fish also or just Fillets.?

[@thundermistlures]

this will work great with whole fish as well :)

[@MEANSBC]

How long does fish stay good in a deep freeze frozen this method?

[@thundermistlures]

up to 6 months, possibly longer,.....

[@niklasbrazie201]

Does parchment paper work too instead of newspaper?

[@thundermistlures]

Although I have not tried parchment paper, I believe it may work as well - if you try it, be sure to let us know :)

[@banjohappy]

Here's a trick to remove air from the bag. Get a plastic straw and insert about an inch of it at the corner of the bag. Seal the bag all the way to the straw. Suck on the straw to remove all the air. Pull out the straw while still sucking and at the same instant finish sealing the bag. Better than just patting it flat and sealing. No need for an expensive vacuum sealer.

[@5ensEeighT]

It's now 2021. Where do you even find newspapers. I haven't seen one in years.

[@ABKhan_]

Plz advise !!!! Can I freeze uncleaned fresh sardines

[@thundermistlures]

yes - you certainly can :)

[@ABKhan_]

Thank you 🙏

[@jerryfuqua3781]

Will this work for meat also?

[@thundermistlures]

Hi Jerry and yes - this method will work great for meat as well :)

[@b.5191]

Interesting... but do newspapers still exist these days? I haven't seen one in almost 10 years. Is there any alternative to the newspaper?

[@thundermistlures]

...there is a paper called butcher paper (it is a heavier, brown paper), but otherwise, you can also use wax paper :)

[@b.5191]

@@thundermistlures thanks!

[@BingBing.87]

Brilliant!

[@thundermistlures]

Glad you enjoyed this fish freezing episode Breanna and good luck on the water :)

[@BingBing.87]

Tried it out tonight! Couldn't wait lol

[@wherezthebeef]

You're protecting the fish that's flush against the plastic but any parts of the fish exposed to any trapped air in the bag will get freezer burn. Unless you're using a sealing machine, a better way to use zip lock bags with fish fillets is to add water. Freeze the fillets in water. You don't get freezer burn with fish frozen inside ice. This is why the old method of freezing fish in a milk carton with water works.

[@hdtripper1]

Do you just fill with water to just enough cover fish ? Wont the water expand and break the seal?

[@Edmund_Mallory_Hardgrove]

Will the newspaper work with all meats?

[@thundermistlures]

yes :)

[@ghantasalarajasekhar2342]

Sir how many days we can store in this method

[@thundermistlures]

...up to 6 months :)

[@secondgenlife7785]

would butcher paper work instead of newspaper?

[@thundermistlures]

...yes :)

[@beingniramayawithdrchandra5985]

Can I store fish fillets in tiffin box or casserole for 2 to 3 days in a deep freezer ? Its urgent please reply

[@ThundermistLures1]

Yes you can :)

[@Georgiehz]

Can wax paper do the same job as newspapers

[@thundermistlures]

...there was a paper called freezer paper, which had a waxy side to it, and that worked, so I am guessing that wax paper should also work as well :) Let me know if you try it

[@hannawithnoname1479]

I just caught a ton of tuna🎉that I need to freeze. I do have a vacuum sealer but wondering if anyone has tried wrapping their vacuum sealed fish in newspaper? Does it make a difference?

[@CookingwiththeCoias]

It definitely won't hurt any👍

[@ericparsons1314]

How do you thaw out your fish if you freeze it in water

[@thundermistlures]

....you can also thaw it in water if you want - otherwise, you can also let it thaw in a container

[@chrislaprise398]

Vacuum sealers are not expensive, especially when it protects your hard earned catch.

[@claytonadams7588]

How long does that last in The freezer?

[@thundermistlures]

up to 6 months sometime longer :)

[@rashadabdullah9769]

Im going try that with mackerel

[@jhickox]

Do i need to pat dry the fish off first?

[@thundermistlures]

it is a good idea to pat them dry first :) It helps

[@steveolson7546]

If you freeze them in water they will last for years

[@drycoconut5898]

Thank you!

[@launabaptista6957]

Can we freeze fish without washing

[@thundermistlures]

yes you can, however, just ensure you wash them once thawed :)

[@drvijaysinghraghuwanshi4834]

can we store any type of fish(fresh water fish/sea fish) by this trick? if not what's their average duration for store? should we wash fish pieces before freezing?

[@thundermistlures]

Yes - this method will work for all kinds of fish and it's always best to eat fish as fresh as possible but if you freeze it, try to eat it within 3 months - or 6 months at the latest :) it's best to wash your fish after cleaning them and then freeze them.

[@strikemaster99]

That's old school kids👍