• Fresh fish can be kept for up to two days if stored properly.Dry fish on a dish in the form of a fish image by terex from Fotolia.com
  
  

Keep Fish Cold

• Fresh fish should be eaten within one to two days of catching, unless you're freezing it. Fish needs to be placed in a cooler immediately after catching and covered with ice cubes to keep it fresh. Replenish the ice cubes if they melt, but do not store it this way for longer than two hours before refrigerating.
  
  

Warning Signs

• If the fish starts to smell strongly, its eyes look dull or it's getting slimy, throw it away immediately, as these are signs the fish is starting to decompose.
  
  

Bottom Line

• If you get fish on ice immediately after catching, it is possible to keep it in the fridge for up to two days. But as soon as you notice an unusual smell or change to its appearance, discard immediately.