The Chrome Prize of Coldwater Streams
The Rainbow Trout is perhaps the most iconic freshwater gamefish in North America. Known for its acrobatic leaps and the brilliant iridescent stripe that gives the species its name, a trophy Rainbow is a career highlight for any fly or spin angler. Whether you landed a vibrant river resident or a massive Steelhead, a 39-inch specimen represents the pinnacle of trout fishing. Florida Fish Mounts, based in Cocoa, Florida, is the shop of artist Greg Cassell. We specialize in custom-painted fiberglass Rainbow Trout replicas that turn your milestone catch into premium lodge décor.
The Modern Solution: Eat Your Catch and Mount It Too
The greatest advantage of a fiberglass replica is that it allows you to enjoy the prize twice: once at the dinner table and forever on your wall. Rainbow Trout are highly regarded for their delicate, nutty flavor and firm fillets. With a fiberglass mount, you can keep your catch for the pan or the grill without sacrificing the trophy. Furthermore, traditional skin mounts are a poor choice for Rainbow Trout. Because they are salmonids, their skin contains high levels of natural oils. Over time, skin mounts are prone to "grease bleed," where oils seep through the paint, leading to yellowing, shrinking, and permanent loss of detail. Greg solves this by utilizing professional-grade fiberglass blanks. This ensures your trophy remains a flawless piece of art that never degrades.
Anatomical Accuracy:
The Signature Pink Stripe A true Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is distinguished by the reddish-pink lateral stripe and the dense spotting that extends across the body, dorsal fin, and tail. Because Rainbow Trout color phases vary wildly depending on their environment and diet, Greg treats every mount as a specific biological project. He meticulously hand-paints the specific spot density and the translucent fin details to ensure top-tier accuracy. We offer these custom builds in a wide range of sizes from 14 to 39 inches.
Custom Pattern Matching (Optional)
While Greg offers custom pattern matching at no additional cost, a photo is not a requirement for your build. If you do not have a photo of your fish, Greg will hand-paint your replica to a traditional, vibrant color phase of a trophy Rainbow Trout. If you do have a photo you would like him to use as a roadmap to match your specific catch, simply upload it during the checkout process.
The Final Approval Process
Your satisfaction is our priority. Once Greg completes the hand-painting of your replica, we will email you high-resolution photos for your final review. We do not apply the protective clear coat or begin the crating process until you have reviewed the photos and provided your explicit approval of the paintwork. This ensures the colors and patterns meet your expectations before the mount is finalized.
Shipping & Final Invoicing
Please note that shipping is calculated and billed separately from your initial order. Because each fish mount varies in size and weight, especially with trophy units reaching up to 39 inches, we do not provide a flat-rate shipping cost at checkout. Once your approved mount is professionally packaged in a custom-built crate, we determine the final shipping dimensions. At that time, we will send a separate invoice for the shipping balance. Your replica will ship via UPS Ground immediately upon payment of the shipping invoice.
Select Your Mount Style
To begin your custom build, use the dropdown menus above to select your Mount Type and specific Length. We offer this model in lengths ranging from 14 to 39 inches. Prices are based on mount style and length, starting from our $160 shop minimum. Once you select your specific options, the final price will update automatically. Proceed through checkout to secure your place in Greg’s shop schedule.
Verified Custom Rainbow Trout: 27'' Full Mount⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Stars "Very happy with a mount Greg did for a rainbow trout, exact length of fish and great color replication" - Greg S.
