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 None Beats One

New Year, Make a Change

Tamiami Trail Times • US Hwy. 41, South Florida’s conduit to freshwater and salt marsh action.

NEW GEAR

Sweeping the Jig • Proven tips for getting more bites and fewer snags on your next snook trip.

Go For Golden Tiles • Get the drop on golden tilefish when the season opens on the Atlantic coast.

Drum Vibes • Northeast Florida guide finds the right rhythm to catch spawning-class black drum.

Knock on Wood • Improve your luck by taking a strategic approach to fishing the cypress.

Suwannee Bass Basics • Winter is prime time for catching this unique riverine black bass.

Don’t Be Uncharted • A few arguments for carrying traditional printed navigational charts.

Late Winter Small Game • As whitetail seasons close, it’s time to walk the woods and fields for squirrels and rabbits.

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

Venison Backstrap Wrapped in Prosciutto with Maple/ Raspberry Dipping Sauce • Enjoy this complex balance of rich, savory and salty sweetness.

Citizen Science Takes a Bite Out of Shark Depredation • Research has finally quantified shark depredation. What happens next?

REDS AROUND THE BEND • Fish move into the marsh creeks in cold weather. You should, too!

My Sheepshead Obsession • THERE’S AN ART TO CATCHING THE BIG ONES.

FOR A GOOD CAUSE • Inside the evolution of the Miami Billfish Tournament, from dockside spectacle to conservation legacy.

Take ConTROLL of Crappie • COVER GROUND AND CATCH SCHOOLING CRAPPIE.

STILL CATCHING • ON THE PROWL FOR TACKLE BOX TREASURES.

The New Florida Fishing Trail • It’s no secret that phosphate pits grow big bass. What has been a secret (until now!) is the network of “Bucket Lakes” opening in March.

JANUARY/FEBRUARY ACTION SPOTTER • OUR REGIONAL EXPERTS GUIDE YOU TO THE HOTSPOTS

Cold Front Backup Plans

New Year, Nonstop Fishing

Try Canals During Fronts

Croaker and Drum Season

“Convict” Fish in the Back Bays

Flounder Don’t Mind the Chill

Winter’s Many Options

Fishing the Port

Peak Wahoo Action

Cool Time to Fish

Score Some Sheepshead

OUTDOOR DIRECTORY

A “Ricky Bobby” Win • Plus, Kids Derby Day and Sea Grant Trip

JANUARY 2026

FEBRUARY 2026

Sail Fishing in the Lagoon • The ultimate in stealth and sight fishing.