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

Top Shelf

Fishing License Reform Needed Now

Bing’s Landing • Lots of fish, great BBQ and fascinating Florida history.

NEW GEAR

The Big Picture • What’s on your digital screen is important—but recognizing and reacting to what the ocean is displaying makes all the difference.

No Fussing When It’s Gusting • Five reasons why a windy day can be a boon for inshore fishing.

Lines and Leaders • Make the most out of your investment.

Arrive Alive • Expert advice on keeping live shiners frisky and ready for deployment.

Panga Pluses • How a Florida bluewater angler and charter operator got hooked on the panga design.

Yard Birds • Hints for small-acreage spring gobbler hunting.

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

Wild Turkey Breast Almond Schnitzel • A simple panfry with nutty, earthy overtones topped with savory homemade green pea pesto.

ON THE TRAIL OF MONSTER BASS • BIG FISH IN THE SHALLOWS, A FLORIDA SPECIALTY.

THE SNOOK REPORT • How are snook holding up around Florida? Pretty well, according to Florida Sportsman field editors and FWC surveys.

GEARING UP FOR SNOOK • BEST CHOICE FOR RODS, REELS, LINES, AND BAITS? DEPENDS ON THE SETTING AND THE SEASON.

SNOOK FROM SHORE • NO BOAT? NO WORRIES. THESE SNOOK TIPS WILL WORK FOR YOU.

The Lost Art of Snook Trolling • TROLLING IS A TIME-HONORED TACTIC FOR SNOOK, YET FEW ANGLERS DO IT. LET’S DIG IN.

HEAD START ON A TURKEY SLAM • BAG FLORIDA’S UNIQUE OSCEOLA SUBSPECIES AND YOU’RE WELL ON THE WAY TOWARD THE COVETED GRAND SLAM.

STILL CATCHING ON THE ST. JOHNS • WHILE FAR FROM ITS PRIME, THIS STORIED RIVER YIELDS POCKETS OF GOOD FISHING—IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK.

HYBRID HEAVEN • DRIFT? CAST? TROLL? OR DO IT ALL ON A MODERN HYBRID BOAT.

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

Prime Time for Tarpon

A Windy Spring Ahead?

March Madness Fishing

Good Time for Panfish

Warm Up for Snowbirds

Fire Up the Warming Action

Spring Has Sprung

Osceola Thunder

First Quarter Wahoo Run

Promising Fishing

Springtime Sheepshead

OUTDOOR DIRECTORY

A First Coast Pompano Score • Also, Islamorada sailfish results and the Cheeca Lodge All-American.

MARCH 2026

Power of Pawsitive Thinking • For a Keys guide and his best friend, a break in the weather leads to a big day on permit.