This tour is perfect for a large group of friends or family who love to have adventures together. Its no wonder people come from all over the country to go scalloping in our local waters. Scalloping homosassa crystal river fl scalloping on the nature coast is a rare and one of a kind experience. This includes crystal river, homosassa and steinhatchee, the most popular spots near us. Updated fwc shortens, but does not suspend, bay scallop season. Scalloping homosassa places to stay scallop hunter. Huggins started the cleaning business about eight years ago when he was still in school. Planning on going scalloping this bay scallop season. His father james helped him grow the business into a commercial enterprise that now involves the whole family.
Recreational scalloping season 2018 ufifas nature coast. Lots of grassflats, warm water and friendly people await to make your trip most memorable. Citrus county was once home to a thriving population of bay scallops, but in 1994, the area was closed for several years to scallop harvesting. Homosassa pre season scalloping report 2018 with scallop season only less than a month away many are wondering how plentiful the scallops are. Theres nothing hard core needed to enjoy a day scalloping. Scallop season 2020 in crystal river, fl visit florida. Scallop season, bay scallops, fun2dive, river ventures, red eds adventures, scallop charters, shucking scallops, crystal river, homosassa, coastal living magazine guest user june 22, 2017. Homosassa scalloping is as fun as it gets and rewarding, after all, you get to eat what you.
Crystal river scallops sportsmans adventures 2017 season 23, episode 6 duration. Shallow water grouper fishing out of homosassa florida. Pick either one, crystal river scalloping adventures or homosassa scalloping adventures, we will be glad to take you out for. Bay scallops live in the sea grass beds along the gulf coast of florida in 48 feet of water. If youve never been scalloping before, the best way to explain it is that youre on an underwater easter egg hunt.
Recreational scallop season 2017 nature coast biological. It is a photo of beautiful recreational boats, guides making a living and people having fun. Snorkeling for scallops in homosassa, florida solo. Scallop season 2019 opens july 1st and closes september 24th. Best homosassa scalloping spots flats chance fishing. Great news the florida wildlife commission fwc has approved no changes for the 2017 scallop season in citrus county. The florida fish and wildlife conservation commission regulates harvesting of scallops, like it does all of florida s fisheries, and the recreational bay scallop harvest season begins the last saturday in juneunless july 4th is a saturday and ends september 24th. Scallop season dates for levy, citrus, and hernando counties levy, citrus and hernando countiesincluding cedar key, crystal river, and homosassa. Levy, citrus and hernando counties including cedar key, crystal river and homosassa. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Captain hagaman gets captain rick murphy into the crystal river off the west coast of florida to scoop up scallops during the mollusks short.
Joseph bay, fwc commissioners decided, overruling a staff recommendation the 2016 season be suspended, to start the season late and shutter it early with bag limits in place. Levy, citrus and hernando counties including cedar key, crystal river, and homosassa. See more ideas about florida, seasons and steinhatchee florida. Homosassa scalloping charters in homosassa florida scalloping homosassa springs crystal river scalloping. Recreational harvesters need a florida saltwater fishing license to harvest bay scallops unless they are 1. Homosassa fl, united states member since may 2017 captain carey gibson is a florida native is the oldest of two brothers from an all fishing family. Personal scallop picking party private tour up to 12 passengers homosassa.
Located approximately 1 hour from tampa, homosassa is a scallop hunters dream. Enjoy a day in the gulf of mexico anchored above the crystal clear water and waving sea grass where the beautiful and delicious scallops make their home. The homosassa springs are the start of the homosassa river, a 9mile waterway to the gulf of mexico through some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. This page contains information on this years scallop season, picturesinformation on scallops and how to book your scallop charter today. The boat ramp is pretty narrow, so large trailered boats or unskilled trailer drivers might want to. How to scallop homosassa springs homosassa springs marina. Help biologists learn more about how many bay scallops live along florida s gulf coast by submitting your bay scallop harvest data through our web survey. Scalloping in homosassa is also considered to be the nature coast treasure hunt. Scalloping in crystal river is an exciting recreation for the whole family. It is that time of year to go scalloping again with the 2017 scallop season here. 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.
Homosassa scalloping charters scalloping homosassa. This includes crystal river, homosassa and steinhatchee, the most popular. Scallop season brings in big dollars to the crystal river area and provides family fun and despite your criticisms. Crystal river scallops sportsmans adventures 2017 season 23, episode 6.
The florida fish and wildlife conservation commission fwc set the 2020 bay scallop season in gulf county including st. We have lots of great open dates after the july 1st weekend. Fresh scallops prepared by neon leons zydeco steakhouse in homosassa, fla. July 1st is opening day of the season limits are the. Recreational bay scallop season is quickly approaching. Homosassa scalloping homosassa continues to be the scallop capital of the world, with limits being bought back to the docks on most charters. See more ideas about crystal river, crystal river florida and scalloping in florida. Inshore grouper fishing on light tackle off of homosassa florida duration. The florida keys lobster season and the homosassa scalloping season have three things in common. Direct transit of legallyharvested bay scallops is allowed through closed areas.
Scallop season dates for levy, citrus, and hernando counties. Thousands of residents and visitors will flock to the coastal areas of florida. Youve heard all about it, but exactly what is scalloping and what do you need to do it. Cletis huggins and jennifer mckenzie clean scallops at macraes of homosassa, the opening day of the 2017 scallop season.
Its like a giant easter egg hunt under water in july and august. Season opens the saturday before july 1st every year. Homosassa scalloping charters and tours homosassa, fl. The gear youll need and the rules to follow to get the most out of this short season. The daily limit is two gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or one pint of bay scallop meat per person. Crystal river scallops sportsmans adventures 2017 season 23. Our first time scalloping was a success, we got a late start but we still managed to capture quite a few. He is a fulltime fourth generation fishing and scalloping pro guide in the homosassa and crystal river areas. During scalloping season, july 1st through september 10th, people from all over the area head out to the homosassa bay and other bays along the florida gulf coast in search of this wonderful seafood. Floridas scallop fishery has been open only to recreational harvest since commercial harvest and sale was prohibited in 1994.
In the other areas of the state where scallop populations support public harvesting, the season began last saturday and will continue through sept. Scalloping in crystal river 2020 scalloping season crystal river, fl. The homosassa river has been designated an outstanding florida waterway and is ideal for kayaking and canoeing. All your efforts will be rewarded with a tasty scallop dinner. She slips on her matching fins, settles the mask on her face and bites gently on her snorkels mouthpiece. A young girl sitting on the transom of the family boat, rinses her pink mask in the clear shallow waters. It is a busy season and we wouldnt want you to miss out on the fun. Recreational boating in the nature coast reaches peak levels during scallop season, so expect congestion at boat ramps. With june 1st being the first day of grouper season and doing some shallow water spear fishing every rock pile that we worked in the grass on the outside was plenty of scallops and nice sized. Scalloping homosassa charters crystal river florida. Fwcs population data wont be available to june but from our recent scouting trips their numbers look to be in good shape our 2020 crystal river season runs july 1stseptember 24th. Captain matt locklear is our most known and main guide. The florida fish and wildlife conservation commission regulates harvesting of scallops, like it does all of florida s fisheries, and the 2020 recreational bay scallop harvest season begins wednesday july 1, 2020.
The most popular scalloping destinations on the west coast of florida are crystal river, homosassa. Red ed brennan august 12, 2012 homosassa saltwater fishing report. He was introduced to fishing at an early age and was taught by a true master, larry l gibson. What i enjoy about snorkeling for scallops is the underwater solitude and being in a environment that is free and clear of the topside world.
Manatee rv park campground homosassa florida scallop season. Help biologists learn more about how many bay scallops live along floridas gulf coast by submitting your bay scallop harvest data through. But if not, we recommend taking a scallop tour with a reputable charter operator like homosassa crystal river scalloping charters. Recreational scallop season 2017 nature coast biological station.
Recreational bay scallop season begins on june 25th, 2016. Scallops are fun to find and delicious to eat, and just off the homosassa river are some of the richest scallop grounds in the state. Scalloping in homosassa and the gulf coast area crystal. Part snorkeling experience, part underwater easter egg hunt and part saltwater fishing trip, scalloping along the unspoiled shores of crystal river and homosassa provides a salty adventure to water lovers of all ages. Friends an fun on opening weekend of homosassa florida scallop season. Thousands of residents and visitors will flock to the shallow coastal areas of florida s big bend to go scalloping and seek out their limit of the sweet and tasty meat. It is july, first, 2018, opening day of the scallop season in citrus county. Red ed brennan february 28, 2017 homosassa saltwater fishing report. Bay scallop fwc florida fish and wildlife conservation. Seatotable family fun during florida scallop season travlinmad food and travel blog.
Scallop season 2020 homosassa fishing report fishingbooker. This years season will begin on saturday, july 1st and end on sunday, september 24th. Sportsmans adventures 2017 season 23, episode 6 duration. Scalloping in homosassa springs florida july 2017 duration. Summer scallop season for fishing guides, fishing charters, airboat rides, eco tours, and boat rentals on the withlacoochee river, rainbow river and lake rousseau call 3524452755. Our first time scalloping was a success, we got a late start but we still managed to. Recreational harvesters need a florida saltwater fishing license to harvest bay scallops unless.