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

A Salute to the Crew

Time to Make Florida Boat Ramps Great Again

Tavernier • A sweet spot in the Upper Keys.

IF YOU GO

Yamaha Helm Master EX • Features of this powerful digital control system, originally developed for multiple engine configurations, are now available for single-engine applications.

Suzuki DF115BG and DF140BG • Drive-by-wire comes to mid-range outboards, offering simplicity and exceptional performance.

Egg Over Easy • Stir up the action on the drift or slow-troll with this quick method for adding a sinker.

NEW GEAR

The High for Lows • The positive side of winter negative tides.

NEW GEAR

Finer Points of Shiner Fishing • What hook you choose, and where you place it, can make a big difference.

A Seasonal Specialty • Add pompano to the Florida fly fishing menu.

No Sweat • Breathable waders make for comfortable days during Florida’s waterfowl seasons.

Duck Season Resumes Mid December

Golden Brown and Delicious • Fried fish sliders tonight. Grab one, grab two. Don’t stop, eat another one!

Sandbars Surge • A heavyweight returns to the ring.

DON’T FORGET

NO BULL : How to ID and Release a Sandbar Shark

CENTER CONSOLES 22'-29'

The Amberjack Dance • When the big jacks rush your baits and lures, it’s a little bit of ballet and a whole lotta mosh pit.

Greater Amberjack Regulations • RULES ARE SAME FOR FEDERAL AND STATE WATERS.

Level Up Your Offshore Game • When the wind's going to blow but the family says, "Go!"

Key West WAHOO • Winter brings an excellent run of wahoo to Florida’s southernmost fishing grounds. Here’s how to score.

Top of the Food Chain • Unlimited amenities and athletic abilities join forces here.

FOUR HUNDRED MILES FROM HOME • POINT A TO POINT B? ON A WILD, CROSS-GULF FISHING EXPEDITION, NOTHING’S AS STRAIGHTFORWARD AS IT SEEMS.

Making Plans

Make Mine A Double • Versatility is the key to this family-friendly design.

Up the Beach • There’s a lot of great fishing to be enjoyed right outside the breakers.

Building Reefs

All Hands On Deck • Raised platforms create space and increase opportunities.

INSHORE ELEVATION • The logic has been there all along.

One Step Beyond • Slide quietly over single-digit depths for success.

Classic Florida FISHING LODGES • Ten hotspots where you can enjoy epic flats fishing and more.

ACTION SPOTTER • SPORTSMAN’S REGIONAL EXPERTS GUIDE YOU TO THE HOTSPOTS

Keys

South

10,000Islands

Southeast

Southwest

West Central

Big Bend

EastCentral

Northeast

Northwest

Panhandle

Tropics

FLORIDA TIDE STATIONS

Care for It, Share It • Great days in the Everglades remind a fisherman of Florida’s splendid, yet fragile, treasures.

Off and Running • Or, another day in the life of an aging angler.