TaxidermyXLax Reproductions
Taxidermist in Conover, Wisconsin
FishAbout Lax Reproductions
Lax Reproductions is a taxidermy studio located in Conover, Wisconsin, specializing exclusively in high-end fish replicas rather than traditional skin mounts.
They are a long-running, family-run fish reproduction shop that builds each mount one at a time using in-house molds and custom paint work.
Their primary focus is conservation-friendly fish reproductions for trophy and record-class catches using measurements and photos instead of the actual fish.
Animal Mount Types
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- • Fish Replicas
Animal Mount Details
The studio works on all species of fish, from standard game fish to trophy and record-class specimens, using only replica mounts.
They offer single-sided wall mounts and double-sided pedestal or all-around viewing mounts with various pose options for display.
Founded in 1964 by Ron Lax, with decades of self-taught molding and casting experience, Lax Reproductions now produces hundreds of replica mounts each year using proprietary methods.
They emphasize realism with full mouth detail molded from real specimens, open flared gills, molded teeth, and detailed custom paint designed to match your photos.
Pricing & Turnaround
Pricing is per inch, with single-sided wall replicas at $26.95 per inch and double-sided pedestal or all-around viewing mounts at $36.95 per inch, plus a $200 deposit to start an order and fixed prices for plaques, driftwood, rock bases, enclosed glass cases, and other display options.
Standard turnaround is about 8 to 10 months from order to delivery, with an optional expedited 4–5 month turnaround for musky and northern pike replicas for an additional $200 per replica.
They offer habitat-style bases and display options such as plaques, driftwood, rock and driftwood combinations, rock bases, enclosed glass cases with LED lighting, restoration and repair of mounts, and finished replica mounts for sale, all backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.
What Customers Say
Reviews describe the quality and realism as outstanding, with photo-realistic paint, life-like detail, and mounts that often look better than expected and hold up well for decades.
Customers consistently praise the friendly, attentive service and clear communication from ordering through pickup or shipping.
Reviewers note that the studio is busy and waits can approach a year, but mounts typically arrive when promised and customers overwhelmingly feel the finished work is worth the wait.
Find Out More
The studio is located at 5455 US Hwy 45 in Conover, Wisconsin, in the Northwoods region, and ships replicas throughout the continental U.S. and internationally when you provide an international shipping account.
You can contact Lax Reproductions during their weekday studio hours or arrange an appointment on weekends to discuss your fish, provide measurements and photos, place a deposit, and choose your pose and display options.
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