Halibut cleaning and freezing

[CHRISTOS372]

I did a search and just got too impatient. I'm new to halibut fishing but not to fishing or cleaning fish. I would like to know what is the best way to clean the fish and how long can you freeze the fillets before they start tasting bad. I'm coming from Vegas and would be putting them on ice for a day or two. Would it be better to use regular ice or freeze them with dry ice? Should I just gut them and pack um or fillet them?
Of course this only matters if I catch anything!

[Mpoochi]

personally i would fillet them and get that cheek muscle asap .then ziploc them and throw on ice or dry ice but. im not sure on the expiration time.

[Katmandu]

Fillet the fish as soon as possible. It is easier to fillet and less smelly when the meat is fresh. If you have access to Food Saver vacuum sealer, use it. It will keeps the meat fresher alot longer. Freeze vaccuum sealed fillet immediately, if possible. For shipping, place the frozen fillet in a cooler with regular ice. It should stay frozen for your 3.5 hours drive. My sister lives in Phoenix area and drives approx. 6 hours. When she is in town, I will give her frozen lobster tails or frozen halibut fillet (when available). She tells me that upon arrival, the goodies are still frozen.

[CHRISTOS372]

Thanks guys for the info. Now I have to catch something!

[old salt]

to fillet a halibut you cut it down the center line and cut away from the spine down the bones .you get 4 nice fillets.helps if when you catch the fish immediatly put it into a cooler of ice and sea water.makes for a firm blood free fillet

[Joey805]

Get Bent Sportfishing - Cleaning Halibut

[CHRISTOS372]

Thanks guys. Does anyone know how well it freezes. Meaning does it loose any taste. Some fish do not taste the same. Also how long will they keep if frozen.

[Randy V]

Just eat it fresh, like God intended.

[jeffc7]

There are a bunch of youtube videos that show halibut filleting