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

What’s in a Name?

Rescue the River of Grass

Flora-Bama Fishin’ • If you enjoy fishing the Florida Panhandle, guaranteed you’ll like what’s just over the state line.

NEW BOATS

NEW GEAR

BASSIN’ FOR KINGFISH • With modern technology it’s easier than ever to present baits in the strike zone—and to keep them there.

HARD BOTTOM BEACH BOUNTY • Florida’s rare rocky beaches are fish magnets year-round.

CHURN UP THE VOLUME • Propbaits deliver excellent results this time of year. Take one for a spin!

IN PRAISE OF PONDS • Fly tactics for Florida’s smallest great waters.

THE CAREFUL CAPTAIN • Learn the rules, exercise good judgment.

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

Possibly Perfect Pompano • Lobster-stuffed baked pompano fillets with orange ginger sauce.

Rescue the River of Grass • It’s more than just an idea. The money is there—use it as it was intended

Pick Your Permit • ON THE FLATS OR ON THE WRECKS, YOU WANT TO BRING OUT THE JACK.

Back in Blackfins • CLASSIC TACTICS FOR THE DELICIOUS AND WIDE-RANGING BLACKFIN TUNA.

Wild Waters • There’s a lot of great fishable water tucked away inside Florida’s 6-million-acre Wildlife Management Area system.

GARAGE KEPT • How much boat can you fit under cover? It’s a question worth asking, as the advantages are clear.

Five Ways for FLOUNDER • PROVEN APPROACHES FOR CATCHING FLORIDA’S DELICIOUS AND MYSTERIOUS FLATFISH.

How Southwest Florida Became the Tarpon Center of the World • While the Keys may claim some of the glory today, it all began on the Southwest Florida coast over 140 years ago.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SPOTLIGHT: BOCA GRANDE PASS

APRIL ACTION SPOTTER • OUR REGIONAL EXPERTS GUIDE YOU TO THE HOTSPOTS

Permit Spring

Spring Training

Cobia April

Tarpon Time

Spring Slam

April Showers

Finally Spring

Flats Come Alive

Spring Spawn

Perfect Fishing

Panhandle Pompano

Killbox Tops Keys Sail Event • Plus, a Grand Slam master and duo crushes Bass & Crappie event.

APRIL 2025

Rod Down! • An afternoon fishing trip took a strange turn but wound up just fine.