Should Pollock Smell Fishy?

"Pollock are lovely fish but their digestive systems are not so good as other fish and they tend to be a bit smelly when they're caught locally." Fortunately, when they are caught as channel fish (ie further out to sea) they make an excellent substitute for cod.

Is it OK to eat fish that smells fishy?

“Fishy” odors begin to develop in fish immediately after they are caught and killed, as bacteria on the surface break down the compound trimethylamine oxide into stinky trimethylamine. As long as the flesh is still firm and the skin is shiny rather than slimy, this fish is still fine to cook and eat.

Does Pollock fish taste fishy?

Alaskan Pollock: Despite having a slightly higher oil content than other types of white fish, Alaskan pollock still has a mild flavor. The stronger flavor characteristics in fish tend to come with fish higher in oils. ... Pollock has large flakes and a slightly firmer texture than cod.