Florida Sportsman

Florida Sportsman is the complete fishing magazine for Florida and the Tropics. Devoted to fishing, boating, and outdoor activities in the Sunshine State, Florida Sportsman is the authoritative source for Florida's most active fishermen.

Florida Sportsman

Automation: It’s for the Birds

A Park Near You Needs a Friend

Salt Run • St. Augustine’s premiere flats destination is marked by a lighthouse and dozens of other fishy tells.

NEW GEAR

Downsized Rod, Upsized Fun? • Mini rods are making the rounds. What gives?

EZ Does It • Paperclip snaps improve lure-fishing efficiency.

Neko Need-to-Know • Show hard-pressured bass a finesse worm rig with a different look.

MOTV Digest • Tips and tactics selected by our editors from episodes of popular fishing, hunting, and shooting series streaming now at My Outdoor TV. www.myoutdoortv.com

Alpha Pig • Wild hogs in general are abundant and mostly easy to find. The big tuskers? Different game.

Winter Warm-Up • Tender acorn squash stuffed with wild boar chili.

Tag, You’re It • Researchers track alligator gar in Panhandle Florida rivers.

Invest a Few Minutes, Help Fight Water Pollution • Sea Grant campaign to raise awareness and convenience of vessel sanitation system disposal options.

IN THE CANAVERAL BIGHT • Winter is prime time for tripletail along this wind-protected coastline.

Speckled Perks • How Florida anglers reap the rewards of an exceptional black crappie fishery.

Of Florida Bobcats (and Black Cats) • A HUNTER’S MEDITATION ON A SECRETIVE AND ADAPTABLE PREDATOR.

2024 BOAT BUYER’S GUIDE • 15 DIFFERENT BOATS, 15 DIFFERENT WATERS: WHERE DO YOU START?

SKEETER SX241 • RED ALERT: BAY BOAT FISHING IS CATCHING AT THIS CORNER OF FLORIDA’S GULF COAST

EXCEL BAY PRO 220 ELITE • OPEN THE DOORS TO UNEXPLORED SHALLOWS ALONG THE BIG BEND

ROBALO R270 • A VERSATILE PACKAGE THAT TAKES EACH ROLE SERIOUS

GRADY-WHITE 281 CE • TARPON TIME OFF THE BEACHES OF SW FLORIDA

REGULATOR 30XO • CROSSOVER DELIVERS COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE TO FISHING FAMILIES

DUSKY 242 • SUCCESSFUL REEF FISHING IN THE KEYS OFTEN STARTS IN THE SHALLOWS

SHALLOW SPORT 25 X3 • FOR KEYS LOBSTER DIVERS AND RECREATIONAL CRAB TRAPPERS, SOMETIMES ONE HULL JUST ISN’T ENOUGH

CONTENDER 44ST • SPRING SAILFISHING WITH CAPT. QUINTON DIETERLE

SAILFISH 312 CC • VIP ADMISSION TO SOUTH FLORIDA’S WINTER KINGFISH CONVENTION

BLACKFIN 400 CC • LONG-RANGE COMFORT TO THE ISLANDS IN THE ‘STREAM

HEWES REDFISHER 21 • CROSSOVER FROM SOUTH FLORIDA SALT TO FRESHWATER CANALS TO CATCH SILVER KINGS AND PEACOCK BASS

STINGRAY 269DC • FOR POTLUCK TROLLING IN SOUTHEAST FLORIDA, THERE’S NO NEED TO COMPROMISE CREW COMFORTS

PATHFINDER 2200 TRS • SAME DAY SNOOK AND SAILFISH? JUST ABOUT ANY DAY FOR THIS FORT PIERCE BOATBUILDER

HELL’S BAY ELDORA • SHALLOW WATER SUCCESS WITH TILLER IN HAND

CAYMAS 28 HB • CREEKS TO COASTAL TIDE LINES WITH CAPT. TERRY LACOSS

No Freeze In The Keys

The Perfect Winter Escape

Chilly Winds Heat Up Bite

Weatherman Says Catch What’s Biting

New Year, North Winds & Low Tides

Trout on the Flats; Hogfish Nearshore

High Tides & Hungry Hearts

Tripletail & Ducks Beware

All Eyes On The Weather

Dam Stripers; Flounder Season Opens

Jingle Bells & Oyster Shells

Family First • Fishing traditions run deep in the Florida Keys.

DECEMBER 2023 FLORIDA TIDES POWERED BY

JANUARY 2024 FLORIDA TIDES POWERED BY

Two-for-One Snook Special • Talk about a fisherman’s happy hour!