Freezing whole trout?

[fourty12]

I was in a rush the other day and didn't have time to clean my rainbow trout when I got home. I put them in the freezer with the intention of thawing, filleting and cooking them later. Now I'm wondering if there is any harm or concern with doing this? I know it's not ideal and that it is better and easier to clean them right away but since I've already frozen them whole, should I still eat them?

Thanks.

[AppleJax]

I did this recently, and they were fine when thawed. They will still be good for tablefare.

[Zip-in-Z]

If you don't, bet the cat wouldn't pass up the opportunity ..... that's what the weekends for ... cleaning !

Zip ....

[tommyguitar]

It ain't kosher but it'll probably do just fine.

[New Hunter Okotoks]

No problem. Just put them in a large bowl or Pyrex dish of cold water and put them in the fridge for an hour or so.

[icehunter]

Wrap them in saran wrap b4 freezing whole and let them thaw slowly or the meat could turn kinda mushy on you. I have frozen lots of fish whole and never had a problem with any unless thawing them in a sink of warm water.:snapoutofit:

[TROLLER]

I don't know about most guys but I always gut em before I leave.

Ice or soft water I just cleam em put the guts back in the water which you are allowed to do then I don't have to worry about having to deal with em if I get home too late.

Just a quick rinse and into a freezer bag.

[fourty12]

I ended up thawing them today in cold water, filleting them and they were delicious. In case anyone was curious. Not that I'll make it a habit but at least I know it can be done without the fish tasting bad. Thanks for all of your input.

[icehunter]

I ended up thawing them today in cold water, filleting them and they were delicious. In case anyone was curious. Not that I'll make it a habit but at least I know it can be done without the fish tasting bad. Thanks for all of your input.

An you didnt invite us all over for a taste sampler...:angry3: