World’s 5 Largest Fish Statues Designed as Tourist Attractions
Sportsmen are known to talk about the big one that got away. In some towns and cities across America, however, the big fish never leave. They stick around as tourist attractions. Here’s a look at five of them:
1. Wally the Giant Walleye
If you want to see a giant walleye, head to Garrison North Dakota. Once there, you can’t miss ole Wally. He’s the world’s largest walleye. Wally is 26 feet long, weighs a whooping 820 pounds and hangs out at the City Park on Main Street. Wally isn’t the only sports related attraction that will be angling for your attention in Garrison. The city is also home to the North Dakota Fishing Hall of Fame and a 15 foot tall golfer known as Big Gene.
2. Wahpeton the Catfish
Prefer to gaze upon a gigantic catfish? Then point your tires towards Wahpeton, North Dakota. It is the home of a 40 foot long, 12 foot tall behemoth known as the Wahpper. He weighs 5,000 pounds and sits off Dabill Road.
Anglers with a sense of humor and a penchant for the weird will want to make at least one trip to the National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame in Hayward, Wisconsin. It is home to a series of gigantic fiberglass fish including a 143 long musky that stands 41 feet tall and can hold 20 people at one time in its mouth. Other large fish sculptures on site include a bluegill, a smallmouth bass and a perch. The museum also features an exhibit dedicated to Herman the Worm. Herman is the only worm that I know of that has ever appeared on The Tonight Show.
Looking for a humongous Tiger Muskie? You might want to plan a trip to the City Park in Nevis, Minnesota. It is home to the World’s Largest Tiger Muskie. You can find him next to the Heartland State Trail.
4. Port Stanley Perch
The Village of Port Stanley, Ontario, is home to a large perch statue. You can find the Port Stanley Perch keeping guard on the north shore of Lake Erie. There are plenty of other things to do in the area too. Of course fishing is one of them. Boating, golfing and camping are two others. You can find out more about the area online.
Instead of just standing on the ground and admiring a giant fish, why not walk inside one and enjoy a fish dinner? You can do just that at the Big Fish Supper Club in Bena, Minnesota. It is a building shaped like a 65 foot long muskie. The building was even featured briefly in the National Lampoon’s Vacation movie. It is open Tuesday through Sunday and cabins are available onsite for those that would like to spend the night.
Killeen Gonzalez enjoys fishing with her family and has traveled extensively.
