How to Hang a Fishing Coat Hook in Your Mudroom or Entryway

By JE3 Metal Works | Custom Metal Art For Your Home | Published: 2026-11-03

Category: Guides pratiques

Mount a rustic fishing coat hook securely and place it where wet gear and keys actually land. A step-by-step install with checkpoints for studs, height, and hardware.

Quick answer

Mount the hook so its lowest hook sits about 48 inches above the floor, and drive the included hardware into at least one wall stud or a rated anchor. That height keeps coats off the floor and lets most adults hang gear without reaching overhead.

Why placement matters more than the drill bit

A fishing coat hook is a wide, load-bearing piece of wall art, not a small single hook. If you center it on a blank wall without checking where wet jackets, leashes, and keys will actually land, the hooks end up behind a door swing or too far from the bench. Walk the route first: where do people step in, drop keys, and hang a damp coat? Place the hook on that path, not on the largest empty wall.

Height is the other trade-off. Hooks set around 48 inches above the floor suit most adults and older kids, but a house with toddlers may want a lower second hook for small jackets. The hook itself does not change height, so decide the audience before you drill.

Wall type changes the hardware, not the hook

The supplied mounting hardware is included, but the wall behind it decides whether those fasteners are enough. Drywall without a stud needs rated anchors sized for the load; plaster and brick need masonry bits and plugs; paneled or shiplap walls may hide furring strips that act like studs. If you cannot find a stud and do not want anchors, choose a different wall rather than forcing the fastener.

Because the hook is laser-cut from 12-gauge steel and measures 32.5 inches wide by 16.8 inches tall by 3 inches deep, it spans a wide area. That width is an advantage: you can usually hit at least one stud somewhere along the back plate, even if the center is hollow.

Steps to hang the hook

Map the landing zone: Stand at the entry door and trace where a coat, bag, and keys naturally land. Mark a horizontal line at 48 inches above the floor as a starting height, then adjust up or down for the tallest and shortest regular users. Check that the mark clears any door swing and light switch before drilling.
Find the studs: Use a stud finder or the knock-and-magnet method to locate framing along the 32.5-inch width. Mark every stud edge with painter's tape so you can see them after the hook is in place. If no stud appears, stop and plan rated anchors instead of drilling blind.
Test-fit and level: Hold the hook against the wall with the mounting holes over your marks. Use a level across the top edge, because a wide metal piece makes any tilt obvious. Have a helper mark the holes with a pencil through the plate. Recheck level after marking; pencil marks can shift when the plate moves.
Drive the fasteners: Pre-drill pilot holes sized to the included hardware, then drive screws into studs where possible and rated anchors elsewhere. Tighten until the plate sits flush, but stop before the powder coat dimples. Leave one screw slightly loose until all holes are started, then snug them in turn.
Load-test before the coats go on: Hang a weighted bag or a heavy jacket on the lowest hook and watch for movement or a gap at the wall. If the plate flexes, add an anchor at the nearest empty hole. A hook that shifts under a test load will fail under wet winter gear.

Product facts that affect installation

Bears & Fisherman Fishing Coat & Key Hook: Laser-cut from 12-gauge steel with a powder coat finish and mounting hardware included. The steel back plate is rigid enough to bridge a hollow spot between studs, and the included hardware saves a trip to the store.
Bears & Fisherman Fishing Coat & Key Hook