TaxidermyXBev's Fish Creations
Taxidermist in Emory, Texas
Fish
BirdsAbout Bev's Fish Creations
Bev's Fish Creations is a taxidermy studio located in Emory, Texas, operated by owner Beverley Croy with painting by her son Josh Kelly.
They specialize in quality fish replicas and professional waterfowl and upland bird mounts for anglers and hunters, including work for large clients such as Bass Pro Shops.
The studio focuses primarily on fish reproductions and bird taxidermy rather than a broad big-game offering.
Animal Mount Types
fish
- • Fish Replicas
birds
- • Pheasants
- • Chukar
- • Quail
- • Ross geese
- • Snow geese
- • Sandhill crane
reptiles
- • Alligator gar
Animal Mount Details
They work mainly on fish replicas and a wide range of waterfowl and upland game birds, with additional repair and repaint services for existing fish mounts.
You can choose from wall or table habitat scenes that incorporate driftwood and custom display elements.
Beverley brings over 30 years of taxidermy experience and has produced thousands of fish blanks, while Josh’s fish painting has earned numerous awards, including at the World Show.
They emphasize detailed, realistic craftsmanship and custom paint schemes, often matching your photos to create lifelike replicas.
Pricing & Turnaround
Fish replicas start at $20.00 per inch, repairs and repaints of older fish at $10.00 per inch, and bird work ranges from about $300 to $875 depending on species, pose, and options, with deposits required and shipping charged separately.
Finished and painted fish replicas typically take about 10–12 months, and waterfowl mounts currently run about 12–18 months from start to completion.
They also offer restoration of older fish mounts and custom wall, table, and specialty habitats such as knothole and wagon-wheel scenes.
What Customers Say
Reviewers consistently praise the excellent, top‑notch quality and detail of the work, especially on fish pieces.
Customers highlight friendly, helpful service and note great products and customer service over many years.
Reviews do not comment on turnaround times, but they do mention long-term repeat business, suggesting consistent results over time.
Find Out More
The studio operates at Lake Fork near Emory, Texas, about 80 miles east of Dallas, serving anglers and hunters in this region and beyond.
Contact Bev's Fish Creations directly to discuss your fish replica or bird mount, review habitat options, confirm current pricing, and reserve a spot on their schedule.
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