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

When Fish Strike Back

Where Have the Gulf Kingfish Gone?

Fish Aplenty in Fort Pierce • From seatrout to wahoo, this Southeast Florida port town has it all.

NEW GEAR

What, You Too? • Careful when you go calling someone “googan.” There’s one inside every one of us.

Making Sense of Leader Material • A guides’ trade secret: In many saltwater settings, inexpensive, classic nylon monofilament gets the job done.

Don’t Cry Foul! • Cut down the chance of your streamer fouling around your hook.

Tales of the Darkside • Large, noisy lures produce amazing big bass action after dark.

Safe Boating Starts Before Leaving the Dock • A chronicler of maritime survival stories distills valuable lessons for recreational boaters.

Summer Hogs • Hunting in the heat presents obstacles and opportunities.

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

Ginger Snap-Crusted Mahi • Try this zesty, bold twist on freshly caught dolphin.

The Skinny on Trout • New regs for speckled trout, plus grouper changes on the way.

To Build a Better Skiff • THE STORIES BEHIND THE EVOLUTION OF THE MODERN FLATS SKIFF.

SILVER KINGS OF THE Emerald Coast • In summer, Florida’s northern Gulf shallows may be the ultimate tarpon fishing grounds. Here’s how a local expert rigs for exciting encounters.

DRUMMIN’ ON THE FLATS • These big, quirky relatives of the redfish offer an interesting shallow-water target on many Florida waters.

The Mosquito Lagoon Rebound • WITH GRASS RETURNING AND REDFISH TAILING, THIS FABLED FISHERY HAS MADE A MAJOR TURN FOR THE BETTER.

IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT TAILERS • LEAVE THE CULT AND ADAPT TO TODAY’S FLORIDA BONEFISHING.

Prize of the Shallows • SCALLOP SEASON OPENS SOON ON A SPECIAL STRETCH OF FLORIDA’S GULF COAST.

Way Out There for Gulf Snapper • Florida’s southern Gulf Coast is a long run to prime red snapper grounds—but the rewards are worth the effort!

MAY / JUNE ACTION SPOTTER • OUR REGIONAL EXPERTS GUIDE YOU TO THE HOTSPOTS

Grab a Grouper

Swordfish Activate

Keep Eyes Open for Permit

Tarpon Stalking Time

Shallow Water Goals

Blue Moon Bonus

Game Time

Grouper Is Open

Bluewater Focus

Peak Fishing

Gear Up for Red Snapper

OUTDOOR DIRECTORY

Wild Wahoo Wrangling • El Cheapo winner is familiar, plus Remix tops Yamaha Contender

MAY 2026

JUNE 2026

Soul Drum • Brevard angler lands a dream fish from shore.