07-08-2010, 04:19 AM
Yep, that's what it is. As was mentioned, it is extremely colored up for the springtime spawn. It's not surprising to run into a little difficulty identifying it because they sure don't look that way later on. Even though they aren't much of a game-fish, they're still fun to catch, especially during the spawn. There's lots of feistiness in them in the early spring. Nice pic!