that's what I was thinking!, it looks like a big ol' bluegill on steroids, but yet again I'm a rookie what do I know!! Lol!!, it is a moster for sure whatever it is!!
Those clear water lakes out west hold an amazing number of huge bluegill and red ears. Two pound fish are quite common on Lake Havasu and many lakes in California..such as Lake Perris. My hope is to get out there someday.