Herman the Sturgeon | Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife He is an Oregon icon – Herman, the sturgeon, the state's most famous fish. At 10 ft. long and nearly 500 lbs., Herman is not only one of Oregon's most distinctive aquatic characters- some even consider him the unofficial state fish. myodfw.com Post navigation Previous Article Previous Article Recent mortalities prompt closure of white sturgeon fishing in the mid-Columbia Next Article Next Article WSCS-WWF joint workshop on the potential for collaboration between conservation and aquaculture facilities in recovery measures for sturgeons You may find this interesting too: WSCS Student member joins Swedish Sturgeon Reintroduction Team for Research Exchange News Third Call for WSCS Student exchange grants will open Jul 1st, 2026 News