Fishing Theme Centerpieces

Decorative centerpieces turn plain tables into attractive displays and basing the design on the party theme enhances the effect. When choosing the centerpieces for a fishing-themed party, looking to angling equipment and fish provides ideas for some impressive displays. While some designs provide only visual appeal, others allow party guests to have some fun.

  1. Decorative Centerpiece

    • A gurgle or gurgling jug comes in the shape of a fish with a wide open mouth. The mouth forms the spout of the jug, with the handle formed by the tail. This style of jug provides a decorative piece for a fishing-themed centerpiece. To add color, place flowers in the jug. Make miniature wooden fishing rods from bamboo sticks and string. For added effect, glue a small cardboard cut-out fish to the end of the string. Stand the fishing rods inside the jug, with the string and cardboard fish hanging outside.

    Live Fish Centerpiece

    • A living centerpiece makes a decorative and interesting centerpiece for guests to enjoy at a fishing-themed party. Place brightly colored gravel and river pebbles in the base of a small fish bowl and fill with water. Add aquatic plants, such as duckweed and java fern. Place colorful fish in each bowl. Betta fish make a good choice as they come in a variety of attractive colors. Place fishing bobbers in the water and fishing reels around the base of the bowl for added effect.

    Edible Centerpiece

    • An edible centerpiece provides a decorative piece for guests to look at, as well something to eat during the course of the party. An idea for this is a cake decorated with a fishing theme. Use blue and green icing to create the look of a field and lake. A small toy fisherman with a rod sitting at the edge of the icing lake adds a final touch. Another idea is decorating the cake with icing fish. If the guest of honor has a favorite fish, include this as part of the decorations.

    Fun Centerpiece

    • A fishing game provides an entertaining centerpiece that guests can have some fun with. For this idea, cut out small cardboard fish shapes and write a motto or joke on each piece. Glue a metal paper clip to the back of each fish and place them inside a fish bowl decorated with colored gravel. Use chopsticks and string to make miniature fishing rods, tying a small magnet to the end of each string. Guest can try their luck at catching a fish from the bowl to find their motto or joke.