How to Hang Fish Mounts

Hanging a fish you have caught on a mount is the perfect way to preserve the memory of a great catch. While a picture may suffice, nothing can beat a life-size trophy. In order to hang your fish mount, all you will need are a few simple tools.

What You Will Need

• Mounting board


• Glue


• 2-inch silver nails


• Thread


• Decorative Rocks


• Water


• Salt

1. Clean the fish and remove any bones and all of the guts.


2. Soak the fish in a mixture of ½ cup of salt and cold water.


3. Dry the fish by wrapping in plastic wrap and allow it to sit in the refrigerator. Do not let the fish sit in the fridge for more than five days.


4. Fill the cavity of the fish with decorative rocks.


5. Sew the slit in the fish with thread.


6. Make a light sketch of the fish’s outline on the mounting board.


7. Drive the silver nails through the back of the mounting board. The nails should follow along the outline you drew of the fish.


8. Push the fish onto the nail to secure it to the mounting board.


9. Make sure the fish stays in place on the board. If the fish seems a bit loose, hammer additional nails into the board.

Additional Information

• When stuffing the fish make sure that the rocks you use are not too heavy. Filling the fish with heavy materials may cause the fish to tear.


• Only use silver nails when mounting a fish. These tend to be smoother than nails made of other materials and are less likely to tear the skin of the fish.