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

Reveal & Repurpose

It’s Time For Hatcheries, For Real

From Beach to Blue Water • Juno Beach Pier offers a convenient cross section of Southeast Florida’s great coastal fisheries.

Smoker Kingfish Snacks • BIG BAITS FOR BIG FISH.

Free Rig • Like a drop shot, but with more options—including for the Florida salt.

Ice Cold Killer • Chain pickerel hit above their weight, and they’re in prime form this time of year.

Wave of the Future • The rise of Mercury Marine’s electric technology.

Ready To Roll • Flyrod combos offer affordable entry into the sport. Here’s a look at four setups.

Making the Call • Ideas for crafting heirloom grade turkey mouth calls.

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

The Fifth Quarter • Wild turkey sweet potato croquettes with sriracha maple sauce.

Sandflea Shortage • Apparent decline in a key Florida surf zone forage species warrants concern and closer study.

PEARLS IN THE LAGOON • Oyster restoration brings good fishing and the promise of brighter days on Mosquito Lagoon and beyond.

REFLECTIONS ON A FLORIDA JEWEL • WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT HUNTING OSCEOLA TURKEY IN SPRING? EVERYTHING.

GOIN’ DEEP • GEAR AND TACTICS FOR CATCHING TILEFISH AND OTHER TASTY DWELLERS OF THE DEEP.

THE FLORIDA TILE FILE

MICRO FISHING, MAXIMUM FUN • Let tiny hooks and tiny baits produce grand results.

EXPLORING THE TECH-DRIVEN AGE OF SPORTFISHING • THREE STORIES OF INDUSTRY INNOVATION CONNECTING NEW IDEAS, CUSTOMER FEEDBACK, AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES.

GIMME SHELTER • How to catch trout, reds and more on protected and productive Santa Rosa Sound.

ACTION SPOTTER

Keyed In on Bridge Channels

Learn to Roll With the Wind

Spring Snook Fishing Fever

Kings & Lings of Spring

Southwest Florida Slam Season

Trout & Turkey Time

A Season of Choices

March Madness

Shifting Clocks for Sheepshead

Specks, Bass & Spanish This Spring

March of the Mackerel

Never Count Out Capt. Cone • Trophy Hunter wins first leg of the Florida Keys Gold Cup Sailfish Championship.

TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

MARCH 2024 FLORIDA TIDES

Adrift at Sea • Florida student’s message in a bottle reaches Portugal.