Need some quick answers on freezing fish

I cleaned some fish last night and had 40 fillets ready to be frozen. I had some business come up so I put em in some icy water in the fridge and asked the old lady to do it when she got there and told her what to do because She’s never done it. I didn’t think about it until now and looked. Two gallon size bags were used. Not filled completely. Most of it was frozen but there’s a section in middle of each bag that looks like a swimming pool with unfrozen water after about 17 hours. I turned the bags with that section up now but it looks like there’s air in there too.

It’s gonna be hard to put more water in there and/or get the air out. But if it’s possible let me know.

Other than that, aside from being water soaked, are the fish already ruined?
Or do I need to throw them all in the grease by tomorrow?
Or what?

Freezer burn (assuming that's what you are worried about) is a condition in which frozen food has been exposed to air. When food is frozen, water molecules in the food turn into ice crystals. These ice crystals then migrate to the surface of the food, which is why you often see layers of ice crystals on your frozen foods. Dehydration of the food then occurs because water is effectively being pulled out of the food. I would not think that a vapor lock in the middle of the bag would mean the fish would freezer burn (or otherwise ruin) at all, because the vapor lock would still be surrounded by some good ice and the bag itself that would help insulate that area and tend to prevent the air circulation (heat exchange) that would cause dehydration and freezer burn.

I wouldn't worry much at all about it... but would suggest that you try to use up these packages within a month or maybe 5 or 6 weeks.

Alright. Appreciate it brother! I’ve never had an issue before when I’ve done it, so I didn’t know what to think. Good to know it’s harmless. One froze up fine after I flipped em btw. The other doesn’t look so hot, but I’ll be eating them within a week anyways so it’s all good. Thanks again

eat those fish first and don't worry , they will freeze up soon .

Will do