Looking for suggestions: Smoking the Whole Fish

[Bad Hat BBQ]

I frequently smoke salmon and I wanted to expand my go to fish dishes....

So I am looking for a whole fish that I can smoke or grill that plates well for New Years

My first thought was Red Snapper; however, they are not on the list of "Top Ten Fish to Smoke"
Might try one next week to see how it works out...

Suggestions are appreciated

[Murdy]

Trout and whitefish come to mind, and where I grew up, so do suckers and chubs.

[texastweeter]

Honey brined trout! Can sub in bluegill.

[bbqLuv]

Back in 1980 I "smoked" smelt using liquid smoke in the oven in the house. I strongly recommend Don't do that!

[HawkerXP]

But didn't your house smelt like that for weeks?

[bbqLuv]

Weeks, I wish it was only weeks.
Lesson learned.

[CandySueQ]

in the basket

on the fire. XL BGE with plate setter

suppertime!

I love a whole red snapper.

[Skip]

Wow CandySueQ. That is one good looking fish!

[smokenoob]

Nice fish basket! Interested in cook temp, approximate cook time, and IT when done (smoked?). Looks awesome!

[ssennott]

You did some Salmon why not a whole Salmon? I thing almost any kind of fish would work when I smoke Trout or Salmon I try not to over smoke them as not everyone likes a super strong smoke flavor.

[MBMorgan]

Fatty/oily fish work best for smoking ... like salmon, trout, mackerel, tuna, swordfish, sea bass etc., basically cold water (either salt or fresh) species. Lean species like cod, grouper, and other warm-water fish don't necessarily work as well for smoking.
That said, I'd likely choose freshness over pretty much anything else and see what happens. Enjoy!