How long does salmon last in the fridge?

Unopened, opened, and frozen

The single fridge number above is a planning figure. Most of the questions people actually ask about salmon turn on whether the package has been opened, so those windows are listed separately here.

Unopened

1 to 2 days refrigerated

Opened or cut

Same 1 to 2 days; cooked salmon holds 3 to 4 days

Freezer

About 90 days at best quality. Frozen food stays safe indefinitely at 0°F; the window is about texture and flavour.

How to store it

Coldest part of the fridge, on ice if you have it. Fresh fish has the shortest safe window of anything in the fridge.

How to tell if salmon has gone bad

Dates are estimates; these are the checks that actually decide it. When more than one of these is present, throw it out rather than tasting to find out.

• Strong fishy or ammonia smell
• Slimy or sticky flesh
• Dull, greying colour
• Flesh that stays indented when pressed

How to use this window

This is a short planning window. If you will not use the food promptly, consult FoodKeeper for the item-specific freezing guidance.

Well Stockd does not know when this food was harvested, packed, purchased, opened, prepared, or moved between storage locations. Record the relevant opened, prepared, or refrigerated date, follow package directions, keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below, and use the official item listing when food safety is in question.