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

Finest Kind

Keep Florida in Charge of Florida Keys Fishery

The Road to Nowhere • Even in Florida’s remote Big Bend, there are places remoter still.

’Hoos in the Hundred Class • For that fish of a lifetime, send out a big live bait.

Blast from the Bass • Specialty jigs from the bass fishing world make sense in the salt.

Red, Right, Retrieve • When to bump, when to drag, and how to put it all together.

Safety Education Works • Make time to inspect your safety gear. Make time to learn simple things that could save lives.

In Search of the Right Search Bait • Utility lures that draw strikes in a variety of settings.

Quota Time • Florida is blessed with millions of acres of good public hunting land. Some of the best hunts are limited access—and now’s the time to apply.

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

Sweet Heat • Jerk mahi with pineapple-passion fruit salsa

Navigating Reef Fish Regulations • Exasperated by ever-changing regulations? Here’s a guide to understanding the process, planning your season, and how to get involved.

GRAPPLING WITH GAG GROUPER • AS ATLANTIC ANGLERS GEAR UP FOR GAG SEASON, POPULAR GULF-SIDE FISHERY IS PUT ON HOLD.

Tarpon Tides OF THE PURPLE ISLE • Islamorada remains a stronghold of tarpon fishing—on any tackle, in any season.

Charlotte Harbor: EVERYTHING BUT THE REDS • The sprawling estuary in Southwest Florida looks like a redfish angler’s paradise—and it was, at one time. What happened?

OF MAHI & MARLIN • SOUTHEAST FLORIDA BLUE MARLIN. HERE’S HOW IT’S DONE.

Bike Bassin’ IN BROWARD • FISHING ON THE FLY FOR PEACOCKS AND LARGEMOUTHS.

ACTION SPOTTER

Welcome to the Show!

Blackfin Bite Best in May

Limits of Lanes; Permit on Wrecks

Paddler’s Playground

Slamming Out in May

The Gateway to Summer

High Water; Trout & Reds Swarming

Go Time for Grouper; Other Side Tuna

Pogy Pods for Macks & Cobia

The Trout Coast

Panhandle Crevalle Command Respect

Live & Let Live: Release Tournaments for the Win • Raising flags, awareness, and funds.

TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

MAY 2024 FLORIDA TIDES

Grandpa and Old No. 5 • THIS BUCK’S FOR YOU!