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Florida Sportsman is the premier resource for saltwater fishing, boating, conservation, and marine lifestyle content across the Sunshine State.

www.floridasportsman.com Florida Sportsman is the go-to resource for saltwater and freshwater fishing, boating, hunting and conservation in the country’s largest outdoor enthusiast market since 1969. We would love to share your great catches! Message us your photos for a chance to be featured on our page and website. Please make sure to include some basic information such as your full name, hometo

wn, where approximately the fish was caught, when, on what type of bait, and a brief description of your day of fishing.

05/28/2026

Field testing new Seviin GW series reels last few months. Pompano fishing was epic. Check out these reels at your local Seviin/St. Croix dealer. Great value and performance!

05/27/2026

Going through some old photo files at the FS office today... Classic jiggerpoling, aka doodlesocking, for bass in Central Florida, late 1990s. Pics taken by the late Jamie Adams, a Florida game commissioner and Sumpter County sheriff for many years.

05/26/2026

The 2025 Florida Boating Accident Report was released recently. Main take home points:

- 51 fatalities (81 in 2024 was record high)
- 694 accidents
- 439 injuries
- $25.6 million in property damage

Refer to www.myfwc.com for entire report

(FWC file photo)

05/22/2026

!! NO FISHING !! ATLANTIC RED SNAPPER 39-day red snapper season will not start the night before it began.

A lawsuit filed in federal lawsuit by a commercial fishing trade association has been granted an injuction to cease fishing for red snapper. U.S. Judge Rudolph Contreras will not allow any fishing until he renders a decision.

Where does that leave everyone planning on fishing?

05/20/2026

Registration open for 2026 Florida Python Challenge. Competition date are July 10-July 19. Up to $25,000 on hand for winnings. See all rules on FLPythonChallenge.org.

Last year, 294 pythons were removed, 1,406 since Challenge began. Opportunities exist on 32 FWC managed lands.

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05/19/2026

PowerBait MaxScent 'Moeba, a new finesse soft bait designed to stand out in today's high-pressure fisheries.

"The 'Moeba hits a sweet spot that anglers have been chasing," said Nathan Ragsdale, senior product manager, freshwater bait Berkley.

MSRP: $14.99 available beginning May 10

05/18/2026

No audio, but Capt. Tanner Ison of Reel Deal charters in Marco Island show how to catch African pompano on
tannerison

(Video & photos from Capt. Tanner Ison)

05/12/2026

□ 140 DAYS □ Gulf Red Snapper Season in Florida in 2026 begins MAY 22.

Complete dates and details can be found on www.floridasportsman.com.

Remember, released last week, Atlantic red snapper will also open May 22 for a total of 39 days in 2026.

05/11/2026

67-pound dolphin caught by David Stansberry, Oxford, FL (left), April 29 in 900 feet of water aboard Waterproof Charters of Capt. Tim Garrett and mate Cody Gartrell out of Ponce Inlet.

First reported by

See for at www.floridasportsman.com

05/08/2026

FWC Alligator Harvest Program and Alligator Super Hunt applications open today until May 18. Super Hunt applications will remain open through June 18.

Applications may be submitted at any tax collector's office, through a license agent or online at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.

Learn more about alligators at MyFWC.com/Alligator

(Photo credits: 1. FWC, 2. FWC, 3. Krystal van Der Bunt)

05/07/2026

Show this to a new angler & save some headaches next time you fish together...

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