🐟 Fish Replica Mount Size Calculator
Determine the exact replica blank size, wall space, and mounting dimensions for your trophy fish
| Species | Typical Trophy Length | Avg Girth (in / cm) | Recommended Mount | Panel Width (in / cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 18–22 in / 46–56 cm | 13–16 in / 33–41 cm | Half or Full Body | 22–28 in / 56–71 cm |
| Smallmouth Bass | 16–20 in / 41–51 cm | 11–14 in / 28–36 cm | Half Body | 20–26 in / 51–66 cm |
| Walleye | 22–28 in / 56–71 cm | 13–16 in / 33–41 cm | Full Body | 26–34 in / 66–86 cm |
| Northern Pike | 30–42 in / 76–107 cm | 15–20 in / 38–51 cm | Full Body Panoramic | 36–50 in / 91–127 cm |
| Muskie | 40–54 in / 102–137 cm | 18–24 in / 46–61 cm | Full Body Panoramic | 48–64 in / 122–163 cm |
| Rainbow Trout | 18–26 in / 46–66 cm | 11–14 in / 28–36 cm | Full Body | 22–32 in / 56–81 cm |
| Brown Trout | 18–28 in / 46–71 cm | 11–15 in / 28–38 cm | Full Body | 22–34 in / 56–86 cm |
| Atlantic Salmon | 26–36 in / 66–91 cm | 17–23 in / 43–58 cm | Full Body Panoramic | 32–44 in / 81–112 cm |
| Channel Catfish | 22–32 in / 56–81 cm | 18–26 in / 46–66 cm | Full Body | 28–40 in / 71–102 cm |
| Striped Bass | 24–36 in / 61–91 cm | 16–22 in / 41–56 cm | Full Body | 30–44 in / 76–112 cm |
| Fish Length | Panel Width (Standard) | Panel Height | Panel Width (Panoramic) | Wall Space Needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 12 in (30 cm) | 14 in / 36 cm | 8 in / 20 cm | 16 in / 41 cm | 16 x 10 in |
| 12–18 in (30–46 cm) | 20 in / 51 cm | 10 in / 25 cm | 24 in / 61 cm | 24 x 12 in |
| 18–24 in (46–61 cm) | 26 in / 66 cm | 12 in / 30 cm | 30 in / 76 cm | 30 x 14 in |
| 24–30 in (61–76 cm) | 34 in / 86 cm | 14 in / 36 cm | 40 in / 102 cm | 40 x 16 in |
| 30–36 in (76–91 cm) | 42 in / 107 cm | 16 in / 41 cm | 50 in / 127 cm | 50 x 18 in |
| 36–48 in (91–122 cm) | 54 in / 137 cm | 18 in / 46 cm | 62 in / 157 cm | 62 x 22 in |
| Over 48 in (122+ cm) | 60+ in / 152+ cm | 22+ in / 56+ cm | 72+ in / 183+ cm | 72+ x 26 in |
| Material | Shrinkage | Typical Weight (lb/ft) | Detail Level | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiberglass Reproduction | 0% | 1.5–2.5 lb/ft | Excellent | All species, best color |
| Closed-Cell Foam | 2–4% | 0.5–1.0 lb/ft | Good | Skin mounts, carving |
| Urethane Reproduction | 0–1% | 1.0–2.0 lb/ft | Excellent | Detail reproductions |
| Tanned Skin on Form | 5–8% | 2.0–4.0 lb/ft | Natural | Traditional, authentic look |
| Polyester Resin Cast | 0% | 2.0–3.5 lb/ft | Very Good | Large fish, durability |
| Epoxy Composite | 0% | 1.8–3.0 lb/ft | Excellent | Trophy display, detail |
| Carved Wood Base | 1–2% | 3.0–6.0 lb/ft | Artistic | Decorative, rustic style |
| Aluminum Armature | 0% | 4.0–8.0 lb/ft | Structural | Very large mounts, support |
Getting a replica mount of a trophy fish helps to recall a big catch without having to keep the fish. A replica is an artificial copy of a fish, that looks almost the same as the real thing. The finished mount seems extremely natural and alive rather than dead and mounted.
Professional fiberglass copies are formed from precise molds and hand-painted by expert artists to match the right size color and markings.
How to Get a Fish Replica Mount
Size matters a lot when ordering a replica. Some companies produce more than 4000 molds for fish replicas of various species and sizes. Empty fiberglass forms are available for most kinds of fish, for instance trout between 20 and 36 inches, bass of all sizes and walleye up to 16 pounds.
Copies of largemouth bass come in lengths of 10 to 29 inches. There are also bigger options, like a half-sided mount of a 58-inch sailfish or a 36-inch nortehrn pike replica. A realistic half mount striped bass comes in at around 43 inches.
To get a replica made, send pictures of the fish together with details like tip-to-tip length or weight. Length and girth are the key details. Measuring your hand and placing it across the fish body, you can estimate the size.
Weight matters little, because length and girth matter more. Some taxidermists work extremely carefully, even copying individual scales, but that costs much moor.
Prices run around 15 dollars per inch of fish, or more for a quality mount, depending on species and size. A replica commonly doubles the cost of a skin mount… Like, 10 versus 20 dollars per inch.
Shipping can match the price itself depending on size, so local specialists help to save money and time. For instance, a 92-inch sailfish replica cost 1550 dollars with shipping.
Sometimes the replica does not entirely match the original. You caught a 28 and a half inch fish, but the closest replica had 29 inches. Another model was 24 and a half inches, but with a girth of 20 and three-quarter inches; thicker than the real fish.
Although not perfectly exact, good painting still makes it look great.
Simple care keeps the mount nice: keep it dusted and away from direct sunlight. Mounts from decades ago commonly stay fresh looking after 40 years. Because of the quality and price of replicas today, there really is no good reason to keep a trophy fish just to haveit mounted.
All salt and freshwater species are available.
