Warmouth?

[Quillback]

Caught this dude in one of the Bella Vista lakes today.  Got snagged on a brush pile, got over it to pull it off, and lo and behold it's off the snag and there's a fish on.  Thought it was another brainless bass, but turned out to be this dude, which I believe is a warmouth.  If so, by far the biggest one I have ever caught.  Species guys feel free to weigh in.

Could've done a better job with the pic.  But here it is:

 

[FishnDave]

Yes, Warmouth.  Nice one!! 

[Johnsfolly]

Jeff I agree with you and Dave that this is a nice warmouth.

[Devan S.]

What is the difference between a warmouth and goggle eye and/or a rock bass?

[Johnsfolly]

17 minutes ago, Devan S. said:

What is the difference between a warmouth and goggle eye and/or a rock bass?

Northern rock bass, ozark bass, and shadow bass are all part of the Ambloplites genus.

Photo of N rock bass. The rock bass all have the spotting along their sides. I think that they tend to be more blocky in their body shape.

The warmouth is part of the Lepomis genus (bluegill sunfish, redear sunfish, longear sunfish, etc.). They look similar to rock bass but more closely to green sunfish. The warmouth have the lines radiating from the front of their face and a larger opercular flap. Their body shape is rounder than the rock bass.

Green sunfish

 

[Devan S.]

When looking at them side by side I see the difference for sure. 

 

Since their always a by catch I've always grouped them together. Thanks for the information. Either way 10" is a dandy. 

[snagged in outlet 3]

2 hours ago, Johnsfolly said:

Jeff I agree with you and Dave that this is a nice goggle eye

FIFY😁

[Quillback]

14 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

FIFY😁

Don't rain on my parade.  ⛈️☂️ (Dang there are a lot of emojis to choose from).

[Johnsfolly]

2 hours ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

FIFY😁

Gotcha a black perch🤣

[snagged in outlet 3]

14 minutes ago, Johnsfolly said:

Gotcha a black perch🤣

You know I’m kidding.  I can’t tell what is what on those.  But I like em.