Sunfish

Sunfish:
Any of a number of North American freshwater fish closely related to the perch. Known for their bright, sunny colors and interesting shapes, popular varieties include "Bluegill," "Crappie," and "Calico Bass," commonly called "Sunnies." ...

Description (in water): Similar in shape to sunfish and variously colored (pale red, white, gray, or gray-blue); can range in size from 1 to 5 lbs.

is often called the stone bass, and a huge grouper, which is called the giant sea bass, are less legitimate candidates for the bass category. And the freshwater large-mouth, small-mouth, red-eye, rock, and spotted bass are all members of the sunfish ...

See also: Stuff, Smoked, Meatballs, Water, Trout