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Fish Specimen Market Value

Analysis of 1,630 eBay listings for fish specimens and mounts.

What you'll usually pay

$180 typical price
Most are between$18โ€“$902
Brand new$250
Used$135
On sale now1,630

๐Ÿ’ก Buying used saves about 46% here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

High value is concentrated in Wall Mounts (+39%) and specific species like Sailfish (+177%) and Marlin (+164%). Conversely, Wet Specimens (-82%) and Skeletons (-75%) represent the lowest price points.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

From Animal 423 on sale$57.62 ยท 68% cheaper
Standing Mount 177 on sale$69.99 ยท 61% cheaper
Reproduction 295 on sale$130 ยท 28% cheaper

Price by animal species

Crappie
$168-7%
Bass
$185+3%
Bluegill
$185+3%
Muskie
$300+67%
Marlin
$475+164%
Sailfish
$499+177%

Why? Prices vary by rarity and size, ranging from Crappie at 167.82 to Sailfish at 498.5.

Price by type

Wet Specimen
$32.99-82%
Skeleton
$45-75%
Standing Mount
$69.99-61%
Skull
$99.99-44%
Not Specified
$185+3%
Wall Mount
$250+39%

Why? Preparation method dictates cost, with Wet Specimens at 32.99 and Wall Mounts at 249.5.

Price by origin

From Animal
$57.62-68%
Reproduction
$130-28%
Not Specified
$185+3%

Why? Authenticity impacts price, with 'From Animal' specimens at 57.62 compared to Reproductions at 130.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new fish specimen?

The median price for new items is 249.5.

Which fish species commands the highest median price?

Sailfish has the highest median price at 498.5.

How do wall mounts compare to standing mounts in price?

Wall Mounts have a median of 249.5, while Standing Mounts are lower at 69.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $18โ€“$902, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 8, 2026.