Quick Facts & Highlights
Species Name: Walleye
Scientific Name: Sander vitreus
Common Nicknames: Marble-eye
Species Category: Primitive & Unique
Available Lengths Range: 18'' to 39''
Mount Options & Base Rates:
Half Wall Mount: Starts at $10 per inch ($180 for 18")
Full Wall Mount: Starts at $17 per inch ($306 for 18")
360° Suspension Mount: Starts at $20 per inch ($360 for 18")
Catch Photo Matching: Included at no extra charge
Materials & Construction: High-density fiberglass composite cast from first-generation molds, hand-painted glass eyes set in epoxy, automotive-grade airbrush pigments, and UV-resistant urethane clear coat, built in the USA
Turnaround Time: Check the "Current Production Time" link in the website footer
The Golden Prize of the North
The Walleye (Sander vitreus) is the undisputed heavyweight of North America's gravel reefs and northern river systems. Known to veteran anglers as the "Marble-eye" for its light-reflecting vision, this species is a test of depth-finding and finesse. Whether you pulled a giant from a windswept Great Lakes reef or landed a 39-inch trophy on a remote Canadian fly-in, a catch of this magnitude deserves a permanent place on the wall. Florida Fish Mounts, based in Cocoa, Florida, is the shop of artist Greg Cassell. We specialize in custom-painted fiberglass Walleye replicas that turn your northern 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. Walleye are world-renowned for their clean, white, and flaky fillets. With a fiberglass mount, you can keep your catch for the frying pan without sacrificing the trophy. Furthermore, traditional skin mounts are a poor choice for Walleye. Because they have a unique skin chemistry and fine scales, traditional taxidermy often suffers from severe shrinkage around the head and grease bleed over time. Greg solves this by utilizing professional-grade fiberglass blanks. This ensures your trophy remains an archival piece of art that never degrades or loses its anatomical sharp edges.
Anatomical Accuracy: The Glass Eye and Brass Flecks
A true Walleye is distinguished by its torpedo-shaped body, dark olive to yellowish-gold coloration, and the defining white tip on the lower lobe of the tail. Greg treats every mount as a specific biological project, meticulously hand-paints the brassy flecks on the sides, and captures the translucent fin details that distinguish a trophy specimen. Because Walleye coloration changes based on water clarity, ranging from deep "river bronze" to a bright "Great Lakes gold," Greg matches the specific hue of your home waters. We offer these custom builds in a massive range of sizes from 18 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 Walleye. If you do have a photo you would like him to use as a roadmap to match your specific catch, simply upload it from here.
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 18 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.









