Help biologists learn more about how many bay scallops live along floridas gulf coast by submitting your bay scallop harvest data through our web survey. Homosassa scalloping charters scalloping homosassa. Scallop season is generally observed during the summer months and into the early fall each year. This year, the season begins june 15th and runs through september 10th. Summer is the time when the florida scalloping season officially kicks off. Steinhatchee scallops steinhatchee vacation rentals. This scallop season in steinhatchee and the big bend should be better than years past. A listing of hotels and motels to stay in steinhatchee.
Enjoy scalloping in steinhatchee and surrounding areas. Jun 16, 2017 recreational bay scallop season begins this weekend on june 25th, 2016. Come get your limit on scallops in steinhatchee florida. State of florida recreational regulations for harvesting bay scallops february 10, 2016 ben wicker. Its midjuly, the second week of scalloping season, in a place that locals claim is the scalloping capital of the world. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. We chose steinhatchee landing resort for our home base. Scallop season scallop season begins on june the 15th and runs through september 10th. Our social membership holders are still encouraged and welcome to play golf, swim in the pool, soak in the hot tub under 10 people only at a time, play tennis, volle. Florida scallop season officially started on june 16th in dixie county and parts of taylor county and closes on september 10th. Recreational bay scallop season begins on june 25th, 2016.
Marks, keaton beach, steinhatchee, horseshoe beach, suwannee or cedar key and make the run to the scallop grounds. When you need a crystal river fishing charter for an inshore or backcountry day on the water call captain jeremiah carlucci. With scallop season 2016 in full swing the reports from everyone from steinhatchee to homosassa are coming in and the word is lots of limits coming over the side of the boat. Choose from rivers edge or gulf breeze condo development. Recreational bay scallop season begins this weekend on june 25th, 2016. Recreational scallop season 2016 nature coast biological.
As you can see, dixie and remaining taylor county, open first around the middle of june. Although most floridians only eat the scallop muscle, in many other parts of the world the entire animal is eaten, much like we eat clams and oysters. Our steinhatchee scalloping trips are filled with fun and excitement. Steinhatchee scalloping charters trips scallop guides.
Planning on going scalloping this bay scallop season. Scalloping is a highly anticipated season and hotelshouses are often booked a year in advance. Scallop season steinhatchee river inn official website. Dont worry ill explain a few weekends ago we took a road trip from atlanta, ga to steinhatchee, florida. However by going with a licensed and insured captain, the captain provides all license, so you do wont need one. The scallop report is for very large scallops and big numbers. But owning your own boat has some definite disadvantages, especially if you only scallop during the 3 month season. Jul 01, 2016 recreational bay scallop season begins on june 25th, 2016. Rent a whole home for your next weekend or holiday. Scallop season steinhatchee florida chamber of commerce go scalloping. Scallop season starts june 27th and runs until september 24th. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Steinhatchee is in the yellow area which mean our season starts june 16th and runs through september 10th.
Scalloping is not a costeffective way to gather a meal or two, but it sure is fun. Steinhatchee is the place to go for a great family scallop trip and the location of sunset place is premium. There is a launch fee with ample parking and portable restrooms. In fact that is the only time of year you can catch your own scallops, since scallop season is open from june 16, 2017 until september 10, 2017 and cn be harvested from the taylor county fenhalloway river to. Recreational boating in the nature coast reaches peak levels du.
Choose from more than 157 properties, ideal house rentals for families, groups and couples. A family tradition in crystal river plantation on crystal river. Learn more about bay scallop regulations at fishing, click on saltwater fishing, recreational regulations and bay scallops. Our florida style golf course continues to serve guests and provides an excellent source of exercise. So what is this scalloping all about and what the hell is a scallop anyways. The 2016 abundance survey showed that bay scallops were plentiful in areas around steinhatchee, homosassa, and st. View bay scallop web survey taps recreational harvesters for more information. Instead, the season will open late august 17 september 30. Chalk up on more potential casualty to hurricane michael. Over the last 5 years we have visited and stayed a week at a time. And zach frazier caught probably the big snook of the month. Scalloping in steinhatchee is a fantastic way for you and your family to spend your summer vacation. Thousands of residents and visitors will flock to the coastal areas of florida between the pascohernando county line and mexico beach canal to seek out their limit of scallops. Recreational scalloping in florida the florida bay scallop is a bivalve mollusk that lives in seagrass beds in relatively shallow water, usually 4 to 10 feet deep.
Florida scalloping season gets cranking on july a florida scallop scooper willing to travel will be able to harvest these tasty little eafood feast. The remaining portion of taylor county and all of dixie county including keaton beach and the steinhatchee area. In fact that is the only time of year you can catch your own scallops, since scallop season is open from june 16. The entire experience was fantastic and my family will be going back each year. Roomy and comfortable 24 sea hag fishing vessels powered by fuel efficient 90 hp mercury outboards. Note you have to check the website each year to see when harvesting begins in your region. In the spirit of my own advice, the following post is on how to catch scallops. Recreational scalloping in floridaflorida sea grant. Bay scallops are easily found in 2 8 feet of water.
Its also called the best place to scallop in florida. A florida scallop scooper willing to travel will be able to harvest these tasty little morsels from june 16th through september 30th. Wjhg wecp the florida fish and widlife conservation commission may cancel the 2016 scalloping season in st. Scalloping is a cool activity in the midsummers heat because you actually get into the water and swim after them. Crystal river fishing charter inshore backcountry fishing. Scallop harvesting dates, locations, and rules to follow. Its no wonder people come from all over the country to go scalloping in our local waters. On opening weekend of scallop season 2016 are boats picked up at 8am in homosassa and crystal river and had their limits of scallops in a few hours. It was the same during the summer of 2017, and i booked a vrbo at steinhatchee landing resort.
Steinhatchee scalloping charters scallop guides trips. This is one of the most popular seasons for tourists and locals alike. Scalloping in homosassa and the gulf coast area crystal. Scallop season june 16september 10,2018 steinhatchee, florida. Scalloping is a popular pastime in steinhatchee contributed photo seafood lovers across florida need wait no longer. In fact that is the only time of year you can catch your own scallops, since scallop season is open from june 16, 2017 until september 10, 2017 and cn be harvested from the taylor county fenhalloway river to dixie county suwannee river during this time. Recreational scalloping season 2018 ufifas nature coast. Take the easy roadrent a boat for scallop season at. We have a large scallop cleaning station for all the scallops youll be catching while you visit steinhatchee. Plantation on crystal river remains open for limited business. Scallop season 2016 with scallop season 2016 in full swing the reports from everyone from steinhatchee to homosassa are coming in and the word is lots of limits coming over the side of the boat. Commercial scallop fishing is concentrated off the northeastern coast of the united states and the eastern coast of canada. At its february meeting near tallahassee, the florida fish and wildlife conservation commission fwc approved regionallyspecific bay scallop open season dates for 2018, including a.
Scallop season is a big deal in steinhatchee, florida june september each year. In july and august, thousands flock to the area to go scalloping in steinhatchee ans hunt for bay scallops. Recreational scallop fishing regulations might specify certain dates when scallop fishing is allowed. Scalloping in crystal river 2020 scalloping season crystal river, fl. June 15 september 10 annually it is our pleasure to host another adventurefilled scallop season in steinhatchee taylor county, one of the best areas to harvest scallops.
To scallop in florida each person is required to have a fishing license. A scallop, clam or oyster knife, or even a teaspoon, can be used to open the shells and cut the white muscle free, discarding the shells and unwanted soft parts. Scalloping season 2016 we arrived into steinhatchee on a friday evening and went directly to fiddlers. On good advice, i skipped the first week, when an astounding 200 boats queue up every hour to claim the first harvest. Scalloping sea hag marina and the shacks at sea hag.
The scalloping out of steinhatchee is very good at this time of year. Our scallop guides report good numbers of scallops this year. Jun 14, 2018 scallop harvesting dates, locations, and rules to follow. Scallop season welcome to the steinhatchee river inn during scallop season. Scalloping archives nature coast biological station. Drop the numbers earlier, well see what it does to the scallop population just so steinhatchee can get more business earlier. Youll find scalloping opportunities along our entire coastline, including keaton beach, hagens cove and steinhatchee. Book a scalloping charter with your scallop guide captian mark brady. The daily limit is two gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or one pint of bay scallop meat per person.
On opening weekend of scallop season 2016 are boats picked up at 8am in homosassa and crystal river and had. Aug 01, 2009 scallop season is a big deal in steinhatchee, florida june september each year. This backcountry fishing guide offers full and half day charters for trout, redfish, flounder, snook, tarpon, cobia, inshore grouper, makrel, snapper, and scallops. Equipped with a garmin gpsdepth finder, vhf radio and bimini top for shade. Rentals located in steinhatchee, florida enjoy scalloping, fishing and relaxing on floridas nature coast. Nonetheless, we fully expected it to be busy with fellow scallop hunters considering it. Scallop season 2016 is in full swing homosassa scalloping. Kelsey mcnally with the first of the large snook caught this month.
Commission regulates harvesting of scallops, like it does all of floridas fisheries, and the 2020 recreational bay scallop harvest season begins wednesday july 1, 2020. Jan 22, 2020 here is a picture of the 2019 season from the fwc website. The launch has multiple concrete lanes, some fixed and floating docks, and can be busy on weekends and during scallop season. Jun 21, 2016 in the spirit of my own advice, the following post is on how to catch scallops.
Recreational boating in the nature coast reaches peak levels during scallop season, so expect congestion. As in 2016 and 2017, the 2018 bay scallop season in st. From steinhatchee falls travel back to sr 51 and turn left south. Joseph bay will not open with the rest of the harvest areas. The scallop numbers in steinhatchee has been great this year. We were not very hungry so we ordered off the menu instead grouper it was wonderful. In this guide, find out all about floridas scallop season and the best time to catch them. And if its bay scallop season on our natural north florida gulf coast, you can launch it at st. Hotels and motels for scallop season in steinhatchee. Our guides provide scallop charters in steinhatchee and the big bend area. Scalloping in steinhat chee is a fantastic way for you and your family to spend your summer vacation. Scalloping in crystal river is an exciting recreation for the whole family. And he also got a nice sheepshead on the same trip. In july and august, thousands flock to the area to go scalloping in steinhat chee ans hunt for bay scallops.
Feb 14, 2019 chalk up on more potential casualty to hurricane michael. Its definitely an experience ive turned into an annual tradition. Birdrack realty scallop season june 15th september 7th, 2020. The weekend guide to scalloping in steinhatchee, florida. Youll need a mask, snorkel and a means to transport.
Here is a picture of the 2019 season from the fwc website. Birdrack scallop season june 15th september 7th, 2020. Blog posts tagged with steinhatchee page 5 of 15 visit natural north florida. At one time scallops were reported from as far east as west palm beach and as far west as pensacola. Steinhatchee scalloping charters steinhatchee scalloping steinhatchee fishing charters.