The decision came two days before the bay scallop season began statewide. This includes all state waters from the suwannee river to the fenholloway river. Kyle messier july, 2014 crystal river saltwater fishing report. Enjoy a full day of scallop hunting in the gulf of mexico. Scallop season starts a week early this year and runs two extra weeks. Levy, citrus and hernando counties including cedar key, crystal river and homosassa. Scalloping charters the 2020 scalloping season is almost here. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. 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. Jun 30, 2016 but, the board of the fwc last week also took note of the economics and input from some sectors that any season was better than no season and decided to shorten, but not suspend, the 2016 bay scallop harvest season in st. The eggs then attach to blades of grass, and grow until the summer scallop season. Scallop season 2019 will open july 1st and end september 24th. Jun 21, 2016 this why during scallop season you will see people sitting on the banks, docks, and boats shucking scallops and even a few young entrepreneurs offering to clean your scallop for a small fee.
Scallop charters and trips usually produce very large scallops and big numbers in crystal river. Our native scallop guides will lead you on the ultimate underwater treasure hunt. Crystal river is a terrific vacation destination year round. Scalloping is not a costeffective way to gather a meal or two, but it sure is fun. Public boat ramps in crystal river and homosassa are both excellent launching points. Theres no doubt that this year features an outstanding crop of scallops, and opening weekend couldnt have gone much better.
Piles of discarded scallop shells can create hazards for swimmers and damage seagrass habitat. Homosassa, crystal river, steinhatchee, keaton beach, port st. Theres no better way to beat the heat during the summer months than to go on a homosassa scallop charter. Recreational scallop season 2016 nature coast biological. Crystal river scalloping scallop season crystal river fl. I am just nervous about doing it here after hearing all the stories about rouge rocks south of the crystal channel as you get closer to the scallop grounds. Scalloping season runs through the end of september, so call planation on crystal river to reserve your time to experience the hunt for scallops. A family tradition in crystal river plantation on crystal river. The harvesting of bay scallops is popular in coastal communities across florida, nalley said, like in steinhatchee or crystal river. View bay scallop web survey taps recreational harvesters for more information.
Not only is he an avid fisherman as well as a fantastic guide with high octane fishing, but capt. 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. With the passing of one of the most celebrated holidays in the country comes another celebration for the openings of both gag grouper season and scallop season. Our florida style golf course continues to serve guests and provides an excellent source of exercise. This page contains information on this years scallop season, picturesinformation on scallops and how to book your scallop charter today. Spots are filling up quick so plan ahead and book now. Enjoy a day on the water hunting for this tasty treat. Scalloping in crystal river scalloping charters crystal. Updated fwc shortens, but does not suspend, bay scallop season. Planning on going scalloping this bay scallop season. Crystal river fishing charter inshore backcountry fishing guide. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Scallops dont travel far from the grass beds in which they were born. Call manatee tour and dive 1 86679533 to book your next scallop expedition.
By putting the scallops on ice before heading back to the docks, you give the scallop time to open up. Scalloping in homosassa and the gulf coast area crystal. Levy, citrus and hernando counties including cedar key, crystal river, and homosassa. Friends an fun on opening weekend of homosassa florida scallop season. A family tradition in crystal river scalloping in the gulf coast. Scalloping charters scalloping in crystal river, fl. Direct transit of legallyharvested bay scallops is allowed through closed areas. Gulf scallop season opens with a bang garys tackle box. Where to scallop in florida there are numerous wonderful places where you can scallop in florida. Scalloping crystal river is a fun relaxing way to spent time on the water. Jun 14, 2018 scallop harvesting dates, locations, and rules to follow. Jul 18, 2019 crystal river fl, united states member since july 2016 captain nicholas warrington has spent many years fishing the big bend waters.
Call manatee tour and dive 186679533 to book your next scallop expedition. Bring your towel and a lunch for an enjoying day on the water. Scallop report swim with manatees in crystal river. What you need to know there are many reasons to celebrate summer in florida, and many others to curse it, but one of the best treats is the opening of scallop season. Scalloping in crystal river 2020 scalloping season crystal river, fl. Bay scallops may only be harvested in state waters from the following zones. Scalloping packages incredible package deals the 2020 scalloping season commences on july 1st and runs through sept 24 in crystal river, florida.
Scallop season 2016 is in full swing homosassa scalloping. Plantation on crystal river, a hidden gem on floridas nature coast, is offering guided and nonguided scalloping deals packed full of value. Jul 15, 2016 grizzell family and friends in it to limit style. Scallops florida scalloping scallop season crystal river. Scallop season dates for levy, citrus, and hernando counties. 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. The scallop population in pasco county decreased from 2017 to 2018. This backcountry fishing guide offers full and half day charters for trout, redfish, flounder, snook, tarpon, cobia, inshore grouper, makrel, snapper, and scallops. Its no wonder people come from all over the country to go scalloping in our local waters. Youll need a mask, snorkel and a means to transport. Scallop shells can be discarded in a trash receptacle or in larger bodies of water where they are more.
Check back soon for the official opening date for the 2016 season. Recreational bay scallop season begins this weekend on june 25th, 2016. Scalloping season usually starts in june or july and ends in september. The daily limit is two gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or one pint of bay scallop meat per person. 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. Recreational boating in the nature coast reaches peak levels during scallop season, so expect congestion.
We provide masks, snorkel, fins, scallop bag, and the required state license. 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. Thousands of residents and visitors will flock to the coastal areas of florida. Feel the wind in your hair, smell the salt in the air and bask in the sunshine while we take care of the details. Scalloping in homosassa and the gulf coast area crystal river. Joe and cape san blas are some of the more popular destinations. The states prime scallop grounds homosassa, crystal river and steinhatchee have the perfect combination of both fresh and saltwater. Scalloping in crystal river is an exciting recreation for the whole family. Crystal river s nature coast area may be the most popular scallop harvesting destination in florida.
Recreational bay scallop season begins on june 25th, 2016. Crystal river fishing, scalloping and spearfishing. The 2017 scallop season starts in crystal river on july 1st through september 24th. Crystal river opening weekend of scallop season 2018 duration. But the idea that scallops migrate is an old fish tale. Scallop hunt semiprivate 6 passenger vessel crystal river. I may just stick with the hatch, they just have crappy water access and ramps take forever up there when that season opens.
Search the sea grass beds of the shallow gulf for the tasty morsels. Please do not discard scallop shells in inshore waters commonly used for recreational activities such as the homosassa river or crystal river. The states prime scallop grounds homosassa, crystal river and steinhatchee have the perfect combination of both. Plantation on crystal river remains open for limited business. We than moved around looking for some new spots and we found.
Join us for a scalloping adventure in the gulf of mexico where the scenery is beautiful and the scallops are plentiful. Scalloping season in crystal river starts july the 1st. Homosassa and crystal river scalloping trips seasonal. A great family activity, old and young alike can participate. Scallop harvesting dates, locations, and rules to follow. Scalloping season starts july 1st in crystal river.
Know mostly for its manatee population, it also is a terrific place for scalloping in florida. This region includes all state waters from the mexico beach canal in bay county to the westernmost point of st. Florida scalloping season opens july 1st in crystal river. Boats are booking up fast so make your reservations today. 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. Florida scallop season officially started on june 16th in dixie county and parts of taylor county and closes on september 10th. Since scalloping reopened in the crystal river area in 2002, after being banned for several years, crystal river has proven to be one of the most poplar areas for scalloping. However, there are many beautiful, secluded places where you can scallop that stretch along the west coast of florida.