A. Fresh and vacuum-packaged cold smoked salmon can be frozen for up to 6 months. Re-freezing smoked fish a second time is not recommended, as it adversely affects the quality of the product including deteriorating color, moisture and texture.Frozen smoked salmon should be thawed in a refrigerator at 40ºF or below.moked salmon packs can be stored FROZEN for extended shelf life for up to 6 months and when removed from the freezer should be placed in refrigerator during the thawing process. Smoked fish, because it is a ready-to-eat food, should not be stored with raw food products.