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

Redfish Still Our Billboard Favorite

Say “Weedoo” Want To End Herbicide Spraying

Little Manatee River State Park • Fresh and saltwater fishing— and a whole lot more.

NEW GEAR

BLACK SEA BASS SECRETS • As waters cool, these pugnacious bottom fish grow more aggressive. Learn how to find them and feed them.

GEAR UP FOR SEATROUT • Tips for catching those speckled beauties during the prime months.

CHOOSE YOUR IRONS • Your fly is only as good as your hook.

THREE MUST-HAVE RODS FOR FLORIDA • Unique needs of Florida bassers include moving baits and big fish out of heavy vegetation.

UP TO SPEED • Thoughts on repowering and reviving that “old boat.”

WHITETAIL DOWN • Whether you’re pulling permits, managing plots or trying your luck on public land, there’s a lot that goes into a deer hunt. It all comes down to this.

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

Relish Fall’s Full Flavor • Enjoy this savory and rich single-pan duck dish.

Where are the Mackerel? • Landings of Gulf kings and Spanish plummet.

Panhandle Reds In Sight • COOLING WEATHER BRINGS OUT THE BEST SIGHT-FISHING ALONG FLORIDA’S NORTHERN GULF COAST.

High Water Reds • HUNTING AND ANGLING SKILLS ARE COMBINED IN THIS UNIQUE FISHERY.

The Many Moods of Flats Redfish • STALKING INDIAN RIVER LAGOON REDFISH ON FLY OFFERS LESSONS IN PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE.

Islamorada Backcountry Retreat • WHERE REDFISH SHARE THE FLATS WITH SNOOK, TARPON AND A WHOLE LOT OF OTHER SURPRISES.

GULF KINGS: Now You See Them… Now You Don’t • KING MACKEREL ARE A POPULAR SPECIES, BUT FOR MANY FLORIDA ANGLERS, TIMING IS EVERYTHING.

City Lights, Coastal Fish Fights • Hit South Florida’s urban inshore waterways for fun and productive fishing.

KEEPING TROPHIES GROWING • TROPHYCATCH’S GROWTH SPURT BENEFITS FLORIDA’S BASS FISHERY.

Elevate Your Game • EXPLORING TREESTAND CHOICES FOR THE FLORIDA HUNTER.

Panama on the Rocks • FISHING THE PINNACLES OF THE PACIFIC.

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

A Seasonal Break

Stone Crab Opens

Mackerel and Blues in the Mix

Mullet Run Madness

October Redfish Fun

Change In the Air

The Heat Is Off

So Long, Summertime

Tee Up for Mullet

Cool Weather, Hot Fishing

That First Cold Front

The Emerald Coast Is Marlin Country • Lady anglers stole the show during Florida’s competitive fishing scene.

Fishin’ Not Wishin’ • Florida seniors fishing outreach events: a concept worth promoting.

OUTDOOR DIRECTORY

OCTOBER 2025

Business Casual Unnecessary • A tarpon challenge with a blue dress on.