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Wahpeton, North Dakota: World's Largest Catfish

40 feet long, 5,000 lbs, known to the citizens of Wahpeton as "The Wahpper." Strategically placed to draw envious stares from Minnesota, which is only 100 feet away across the river.

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Giant Fish

This is no run-down forgotten titan, but a modern full-color sculpture that sets new standards in giant fish. And, unlike most roadside water catches, this one is nicely mounted on a giant plaque, as if it would turn its head any minute and start singing "Don't worry, be happy." Its beauty makes up for the fact that Wahpeton doesn't have a transmission shop. Fine viewing while you wait for the tow truck from Fargo.

[K. Ward, 09/23/2000]
Whopper catfish

Being a native North Dakotan, I got a big kick out of your "Titans of the North" page, with all the great "monuments" in ND. However, I wonder if you know about the latest addition to this great collection. It's a large catfish, aka "Whopper", in Wahpeton, ND. I noticed it last summer on one of my many passes through there.

[Terri W., 01/02/1999]

Reportedly 40 ft long, 12 ft tall, fiberglass, and called the "Wahpper"

World's Largest Catfish

Address:
Dabill Drive, Wahpeton, ND
Directions:
Northeast edge of town, next to the river. I-29 exit 23. Drive east ten miles on Hwy 13 to the Highway 210 bypass. Take the bypass north and east two miles to 4th Street. Turn right and drive south two blocks until you see the Kidder Recreation Area sign. Turn left on Dabill Road, then drive one block east and there's the Catfish.
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In the region:
Continental Divide Tripod, Fergus Falls, MN - 28 mi.

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