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How old is Herman the Sturgeon, really? 
US Source: John Ross Ferrara 6/19/2024
How old is Herman the Sturgeon, really?
Credit: Oregon State Library
The Bonneville Hatchery is celebrating the “birthday” of its unofficial mascot Herman the Sturgeon on June 22. While Herman was said to have turned 89 last year, Herman’s true age and identity aren’t so straightforward.

Oregon Wildlife Foundation spokesperson Mo Montgomery confirmed with KOIN 6 News that there have been multiple Hermans over the years. The current Herman is estimated to be in his mid-to-late 80s. However, this fish’s exact age is not known.
 

“The only way to be certain about a sturgeon’s age involves post-mortem dissection, so we can only estimate at this time,” Montgomery said.

 
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