Angler’s Art Taxidermy
About Us
Mastering the Art of Fish Taxidermy
Bringing Your Trophy Catch to Life
With over 40 years of experience, Dennis Murawska specializes in vibrant fish mounts and replicas. A licensed professional with a biology master’s degree, Dennis combines unparalleled expertise with artistic precision. Expect lifelike colors, dynamic action, and meticulous detail for every mount.
Our Story
About Angler's Art Fish Taxidermy
Angler’s Art Fish Taxidermy has one specialty…. Fish Taxidermy and Fish Replicas. Whether the lunker of a lifetime, or a child’s first catch, you deserve a fish trophy you can be proud of. Your mount will explode to life with vibrant colors, animated action, and extra detailing you don’t often come by. Your fish will be mounted by Dennis Murawska, a licensed professional with a Masters degree in biology, and over forty years experience in the art of fish taxidermy. An outdoor writer for The Week newspaper and On Wisconsin Outdoors as well, I have published research and technical articles on taxidermy and aquatic life in Outdoor Notebook, the International Guild of Taxidermy, and Freshwater and Marine Aquarium. I am a fish taxidermy instructor, and frequent contributor to Breakthrough, the most respected name in taxidermy and wildlife art magazines.
Expert Fish Taxidermy for Wisconsin Anglers and Beyond
Here in Wisconsin, I see a vast range of the most commonly mounted species from trout and salmon taken in the nearby Great Lakes, to huge musky and northern pike. Bass, bluegill, crappie, perch, gar, catfish, sturgeon… all are found in the great state of Wisconsin. If your specialty is pike or musky fishing, please note our fish replicas have even tiny upper palate teeth molded right in. Looking for museum quality? We can provide it with the new wave of fish reproductions for catch and release anglers.
Trusted by Locals, Shipped Nationwide
I work with many local guides and shop owners who have come to rely on the consistent quality provided at Angler’s Art Fish Taxidermy. However, most of my work comes over the web, from folks out of state looking for the best. Not a problem! Ship those fish frozen, and they arrive just fine.
Fish Replicas
Looking for a state-of-the-art fish trophy reproduced from robust, perfect specimens? You have come to THE PLACE for the best in the business. Whether you call them catch and release trophies, fiberglass replicas, or fish reproductions, these fish are top-end in quality. See how transparent, flexible fins and incredible scale detailing add up to a superior trophy. Freshwater or saltwater, musky, minnow, or exotics……. if its out there, we can do it!
Your Ideas
Thinking of something really special or out of the ordinary? We can place your trophy in splash scenes, ice fishing holes, aquatic habitats, etc. Let your imagination go! I’ll work with you on any ideas you have. Stringer mounts, chase scenes, and frames with painted backgrounds are available for those of you looking for something special. Seafood restaurants and store displays can be tastefully decorated with colorful fish reproductions.
Pricing
Please read the services page or contact us. In fact, read the entire website. All pricing is calculated per inch of length. Just multiply. Replicas are not warehoused or stocked. They are individually created on a first come, first serve basis by some of the best molders in the world. This takes some time. Turnaround this year can be expected to be from 3-4 months, fast for this type of museum grade work. All contact information is right here on the site. For this type of expense, use caution with price shopping. Not all fish taxidermy and replication is equal. Beware of large, big-name companies that offer nothing but mass-produced junk and hidden charges. Artists who specialize in fish only are the folks you want, and if they are doing fish for $10 per inch, you will get what you paid for.
Angler's Art Taxidermy Testimonials
5-Star Reviews
Discover why anglers nationwide trust Angler’s Art Fish Taxidermy. Read our 5-star reviews and testimonials showcasing unmatched craftsmanship, vibrant mounts, and exceptional customer service.
"Dennis Murawska first contacted me about a link from my site to his. I took a look at his site and was immediately struck by his fish mount gallery. I contacted him immediately about a replica walleye mount. We came to an agreement about the walleye and he kept in touch with me throughout the whole mounting process. I have seen many replica mounts in my day and was leery of the usual characteristics of replicas. Thick, non flexible fins, strange looking scale patterns, wrong coloring, etcetera. Dennis e-mailed me three weeks after my first contact with him and my fish was already done. This was several years ago, expect about a four month wait now. When I pulled the fish out I was dumbfounded. I actually thought to myself that he sent me the wrong walleye because I thought it was a skin mount! The scales were unbelievably real looking, the fins were thin and flexible, the teeth were perfectly placed, gills were like those on a traditional mount, even the “bones” on the top fin were not missing. The paint and highlights were great, and even the driftwood was beautiful. You could not tell it was a replica! My family and friends were very impressed also, my brother was so impressed he had an old rainbow trout mount replicated because of how bad the mount has gotten over the years. Another friend caught a large bass and immediately sent it to Dennis. After seeing my mounts he would have been a fool not to."
Ryan, webmaster of Madisonlakes.com
"A big Thank You to Dennis! I commissioned Dennis to repaint a mid-40’s musky replica that had a substandard finish. Dennis was able to complete the re-paint in a timely fashion with a highly realistic “live” appearance. Dennis’ finish work makes it difficult to tell whether the fish is a skin mount or replica."
Kevin “Musky” Munson
Kevin is a pharmaceutical engineer and stunt pilot instructor, and has caught more musky than any human has a right to!
"Den’s artistry and fish knowledge are amazing! I caught –and released– the trout of my life, a 10 pound rainbow, in Northern California last year and contacted Den to see if he could create a keepsake replica. I gave him a few photos, the fish length and girth, and he researched and found the perfect trout mold. Then he painted it to perfection, matching the photos to every detail and every spot. Den kept me informed throughout the project, working with him was fun and easy. And the trout is BEAUTIFUL, my buddies are green with envy!"
CA Fly-Fisherman and Attorney, Jim Parrinello
"I have been using anglers art taxidermy for over 10 years now. I have had Dennis work on several fish from a late ice giant bluegill to my daughters 1st. 5lb bass he has always surpassed my expectations in all the mounts he has produced for me. The thing that sets him apart from other artists is his attention to the details of his mounts like the great looking eyes, fins, and gills look very natural. The postures he uses with addition of extra habitat like chaser fish, crayfish and and other pieces make the mounts come to life and brings me back to the moment when the fish was caught………Always a great job I’ll be a customer as long as he’s doing Taxidermy."
Jim Rust, Owner and Head Guide at Jimbo Slice Outdoors Sycamore Illinois
"The fish arrived last night, and I am taking it to my chambers. It is a masterpiece!"
Minnesota Judge Joseph Klein