In this paper, the processing utilization of freshwater fish surimi and its products were reviewed from three main aspects combined current research at home and abroad, including the processing characteristics and mechanisms, the influencing processing factors, and the deodorization methods. It was pointed out that the shortages of basic researches, transport conditions, and production equipments in the processing and utilization of freshwater fish surimi. It would provide some useful information for exploring the development directions of surimi and surimi products in future, and promote the optimization utilization of freshwater fish resources.