Fishing for the Red, White and Blue Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day is when we remember the men and women who gave their lives to protect our freedoms, so that their sacrifice is never forgotten. If you’re planning to fish over Memorial Day weekend, we challenge you to honor these heroes by completing a red, white and blue slam.

To carry out this slam, you have to catch fish that have the words red, white or blue in their name – at least one fish for each color. Post a photo of your red, white and blue slam on our Facebook, Twitter orInstagram pages with the hashtag#fishredwhiteblue.

Suggested freshwater species: redear sunfish, redbreast sunfish, red drum; white bass, white crappie; bluegill, blue catfish

Suggested saltwater species: red snapper, red drum, red grouper, white marlin, white mullet, whiting, blue marlin, blue runner, bluefish

Don’t forget to check your freshwater and saltwater fish bag and length limits and to carry your fishing license. Active Texas military and disabled veterans always fish for free with their designated licenses. And everyone fishes for free in Texas state parks.

Many fallen servicemembers loved the sport of angling. While you’re fishing this Memorial Day weekend, take a moment to remember the sacrifice they made to provide freedom for us all.