Smoked Salmon- - How long does it stay fresh?

Just wondering how long smoked salmon will last in my fridge. Are there particular brands anyone would recommend? What do I look for to ensure freshness? Thanks for your fishy insight.

Vacuum packed smoked salmon will keep quite well in the refrigerator, and it also freezes well if you overbuy. I had a big crowd recently and bought a few packages of the Kirkland (Norwegian?) smoked salmon at Costco. It was excellent -- better than a lot of higher-priced alternatives (and better than the other brand that they sell).

I've never had it go bad on me, and I keep it for weeks sometimes. I prefer Irish or Scottish.

I purchased Norwegian Smoked Salmon at a local wholesale club last Tuesday, Nov. 15. I stuck it in the fridge not realizing I was not going to serve it until Thanksgiving morning. The Salmon is sealed and has not been opened. Do you think it will be ok or should I freeze now or do I need to throw away? YOur prompt response is greatly appreciated.

They should have a sell by date on the package, if you just bought it I would guess it would be after New Years.

I had some in my fridge two weeks in a tupperware recently and it was fine, not as tasty as when first bought but definitely not "off". All gone now so can't tell you how much longer it might keep!