Fishing Story

[TubeDude]

Glad you were able to get back on, I did not change your email address in your profile but I can help with that if need be. 
Sounds like an interesting trip to Starvation, with all the wind there, it's not surprising you had that first problem, hopefully the fuel filter fixes your motor issue.
TubeDude would likely be another good source on the fish ID and why it is that darker color but I too think what others have said is correct.

I also vote for green sunfish.  Lots of them in Pineview.  And the reason for the dark coloration is probably due to spawning.  Lots of members of the sunfish family...especially males...get darker at spawning time.