The fish's name, "Wahpper," is a playful nod towards a very big fish, or a "whopper," combined with the town's name. During the river's spring flooding, the sculpture is surrounded by water, giving the impression the fish is swimming.
The sculpture's name, "Wahpper," is a playful reference to a large fish and the town's name. The sculpture appears as if the fish is swimming during the river's spring flooding due to being surrounded by water.