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," playfully combines the idea of a big fish ("whopper") with the town's name. During the river's spring flooding, the sculpture appears as if the fish is swimming because it's surrounded by water.