Wahpper can be found at the north end of Wahpeton, on the banks of the Red River within the Kidder Dam Recreation Area.

[2] It was placed at the site on August 3, 1997, with an opening celebration that included serving catfish to guests.

[2] The artist was Dave Oswold, the same sculptor that created other fiberglass creations such as Salem Sue in New Salem, North Dakota and the 143-foot long sculpture of a muskie at the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wisconsin.

[2][3] The Wahpeton sculpture is credited as the world's largest sculpture of a catfish,[2] however, there is a larger catfish statue in Dunnville, Ontario standing at 50 feet long and 27 feet high.

[2] During the river's spring flooding, the sculpture is surrounded by water, giving the impression the fish is swimming.