Seafood
How long does raw pollock last in the fridge?
Pollock, rockfish, and ocean perch keep 1–2 days in the fridge and 4–8 months frozen — these are the fillets worth buying frozen and thawing as you need them.
How long does it keep?
| Fridge, from purchase | 1–2 days |
|---|---|
| Freezer, from purchase | 4–8 months |
| Safe minimum temp | 145°F |
Can you freeze white fish (cod, pollock)? YES, FREEZE IT →
Can it sit out?
Raw pollock is perishable — the FSIS 2-hour rule applies.
Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).
How to tell if raw pollock has gone bad
- A pronounced fishy or sour smell through the wrap
- Flesh gone gray and translucent at the thin edge
- Fillets sitting in cloudy liquid
- A dent that doesn’t spring back
When in doubt, throw it out.
Thaw fillets in the fridge, then pat them bone dry — wet fish steams itself pale instead of browning.
Quick answers
How long does raw pollock last in the fridge?
Pollock, rockfish, and ocean perch keep 1–2 days in the fridge and 4–8 months frozen — these are the fillets worth buying frozen and thawing as you need them.
Can you freeze raw pollock?
Lean white fish is the freezer’s best fish — cod holds 6–8 months, roughly triple what an oily fillet manages.
How long can raw pollock sit out?
The FSIS 2-hour rule applies to raw pollock. Perishable food left at room temperature for more than 2 hours should be thrown out — 1 hour if it’s 90°F or hotter (a picnic, a hot car, a summer kitchen).