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

Reflecting on a Reef

Make the Call

Fish at a Marathon Pace • Far from cruise ports and weekend crowds, the Middle Keys offer enduring appeal for anglers.

NEW GEAR

Thermocline Tactics • Finding fish offshore when the water’s hot.

Drainpipe Promise • These ubiquitous, unlovely features on our developed waters sometimes rise to the top as fish-attractors.

Build a Bonito Blitz • Want guaranteed flyrod excitement? Chum with glass minnows.

Soft Plastic Problem-Solvers • One of Florida’s top touring bass pros reveals why soft plastics are the ultimate utility baits on Sunshine State waters.

Trouble-Free in the Florida Keys • Heading down to the Keys for lobster season or a summer fishing trip? Read these navigation pointers.

Trail Cams and Travel Corridors • Set them early and begin putting the pieces together for hunting season.

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

Bay Scallop Fettuccine with Walnuts and Ricotta • Try this one pan meal with your hard-earned scallops.

Pogies Under Pressure • As industrial net boats scoop menhaden out of Gulf and Atlantic waters, scientists embark on long-overdue studies of consequences to sportfish populations.

What of Their Value as Baitfish?

REEFS THAT PLAY MANY ROLES

Digital Treasure Hunting • Finding—and fishing—new wrecks and reefs with modern technology.

So, You’re Saying There’s a Chance • How to dial in on African pompano, a rare catch and a thrilling one.

Stealth Tactics for Summer Reefs • Classic Florida Keys tricks for chumming up yellowtails and other delicious snappers.

Hundred-Fathom Score • Ready to try deeper natural bottom? A long run into the Gulf yields a bounty of great-eating fish.

Bowhunting Florida • Hunting seasons open soon—and for bowhunters, even sooner. Here’s what you need to know to get started.

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

Snapper Time

Plan for Heat

10,000 Islands Fireworks

Snapper and Lobster Dinner

Rainy Day Fishing

Summer Tide Sense

Time for Scallops

Changing Gears

Big Kings, Bass & More

Hot Action

Offshore Heat

OUTDOOR DIRECTORY

Privateer Owns Otherside • Plus, a Valentine’s Day wahoo for Just Us and a couple of kingfish collected $321,000 for Miller Tyme.

TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

Kingfish Event Helps Kids, Families Fight Cancer

JULY 2026

Is There a New “Snook City”? • Rumors of giant snook verified by this Yankeetown catch.