Native sun scallop charters in homosassa and crystal river are filled with fun and excitement. Scalloping sea hag marina and the shacks at sea hag. Homosassa has been the epicenter of scallop madness as its been all about scallops since the first of july. A few weeks ago, she texted me to say a renter was worried because shed heard scallop season was moved until after the fourth of july which her family had already booked. Scalloping in crystal river scalloping charters crystal. Friends an fun on opening weekend of homosassa florida scallop season. 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 bay scallop season begins this weekend on june 25th, 2016. Combined with the 4th of july, being on a saturday this year, hordes of revelers have invaded citrus county. I know lots of anglers who simply give up saltwater fishing in the gulf of mexico during floridas recreational bay scallop season, which ends. Aug 22, 2019 its hard to fine unit rentals in homosassa and the last resort provides a solution to this.
Native sun scallop charters in homosassa and crystal river are. We look forward to seeing you for the 2016 scallop season. While afternoon storms are plenty normal in florida, the daylong deluges of 2015 were not. Jun 25th, 2015 comments off on coast guard reminds boaters of safety during scallop. 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. 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.
In the video you can see the blue eyes of the scallop and the type of grassy bottom they prefer. Scallop season 2019 begins july 1st ends september 24th. Homosassa crystal river steinhatchee scallop season. Fresh scallops prepared by neon leons zydeco steakhouse in homosassa, fla. The 2017 bay scallop season for dixie county and parts of taylor county.
Recreational scallop season 2016 nature coast biological. Scallop season dates for levy, citrus, and hernando counties levy, citrus and hernando counties including cedar key, crystal river, and homosassa. Hopedfor quick trips from lakeland kept getting scuttled by the radar. Scalloping in homosassa is also considered to be the nature coast treasure hunt. The 2019 recreational bay scallop season for dixie county and a. But the idea that scallops migrate is an old fish tale.
Jan 10, 2018 constant thunderstorming interrupted what started out to be a dynamite 2015 scallop year off the homosassa area, for us at least. Thanks for reading the homosassa springs marina scalloping guide. Jul 12, 2017 scalloping in homosassa springs florida july 2017 duration. This page contains information on this years scallop season, picturesinformation on scallops and how to book your scallop charter today. The 2015 homosassa crystal river steinhatchee scallop season on the nature coast is over. Bay scallop season and abundance survey 2019 annual abundance survey each summer, biologists assess bay scallop populations along the gulf coast of florida, located in open and closed recreational harvest areas. Planning on going scalloping this bay scallop season. Some charters even include your mask, fins and snorkel. Its hard to fine unit rentals in homosassa and the last resort provides a solution to this. Standout areas include the homosassa and crystal river region, floridas big bend steinhatchee river area and the fertile bays of. July 1st is opening day of the season limits are the. 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. Snorkeling for scallops, taking a scenic river tour, seeing wild animals, and then ending the day swimming in.
Joseph bay will not open with the rest of the harvest areas. Our scallop captains in homosassa will put you on the scallops. June 12, 2012 about scallops june 12, 2012 ben wicker. See more ideas about florida, seasons and steinhatchee florida.
Mar 29, 2020 3 bed 2 bath deep water canal just down from the freezer restaurant. Scallops in the sassa homosassa fishing report fishingbooker. Even if you do things wrongif there is such a thingyou just spent a day on the water with friends and family, got some exercise, a sun tan, and cooled off in the crystalclear waters of the homosassa springs. Lots of grassflats, warm water and friendly people await to make your trip most memorable. Enjoy a half day of homosassa scalloping on the pristine grass flats of homosassa. Harvest periods, harvest locations and fishing regulations are subject to. March 2018 february 2018 january 2018 december 2017. Full kitchen, tv, back deck, boat slips, and boat ramp make this a great place to choose for scallop season or for the cobia tournament.
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. Floridas 2016 bay scallop season starts june 25th good hunt. We offer private scallop charters and group scalloping trips in homosassa and homosassa springs. Hurricane hermine cant stop the sassa july 20, 2016. Homosassa scalloping charters and tours homosassa, fl. Only 17 days until scallop season opens on july 1st check our new website. Season opens the saturday before july 1st every year. Coast guard reminds boaters of safety during scallop season near. To scallop, you simply float along the surface or gently swim over our expansive grass flats in four to six feet of water, enjoying the various fish, plants, and coral until you spot those vibrant blue eyes or the bay scallop s wellrecognized shell shape. This years season will begin on saturday, july 1st and end on sunday, september 24th. Call for questions about rates or multi boat trips. This tour is perfect for a large group of friends or family who love to have adventures together. Homosassa and crystal river scalloping trips seasonal.
Scalloping homosassa will truly be a day to remember. Now if only the weather would cooperate, as weve had numerous and almost daily rain showers since scallop season has opened. The homosassa scalloping report shows good numbers of scallops this year. It was a great year for the guides and the scallopers. Homosassa scalloping charters, 5297 s cherokee way, homosassa. What could be more fun than spending the day on the water, relaxing and diving for bay scallops with your family or friends. Located approximately 1 hour from tampa, homosassa is a scallop hunters dream. There lots of fun things to do if you like getting back to nature. It is that time of year to go scalloping again with the 2017 scallop season here.
This backcountry fishing guide offers full and half day charters for trout, redfish, flounder, snook, tarpon, cobia, inshore grouper, makrel, snapper, and scallops. Citrus county scallops make a surge local news chronicleonline. On the other hand, at hernando beach, bayport, homosassa. Snorkeling for scallops in homosassa, florida solo. Recreational scallop season 2017 nature coast biological. A hidden gem and must see is the amazing ellie schiller homosassa springs wildlife state park 10 minutes up the road where the staff are welcoming and you can see florida wildlife including a unique view from under water of the springs. Jul 06, 2015 scallop season is open until june 27th to september 24th. If youve never been scalloping before, the best way to explain it is that youre on an underwater easter egg hunt. Due to varying factors, the past two seasons in st. Every one of them born this year will be gone next year one way or the other.
Citrus county, specifically crystal river and homosassa, is a bountiful and popular destination for scalloping. Homosassa scalloping flats chance fishing charters in. The units are a doublewide that has been split in half and each half is the equivalent of a hotel room. Scalloping 2017 steinhatchee florida gopro 4k duration. Book midweek, later in the season and youll experience bigger scallops and fewer crowds. Its no wonder people come from all over the country to go scalloping in our local waters. Call captain jason dozier now to book your 2015 homosassa scalloping adventure. Fwc proposes later scallop season news the star, port st.
Personal scallop picking party private tour up to 12 passengers homosassa. While locals and visitors nab scallops in seagrass beds along floridas gulf. Snorkeling around anywhere from 38 feet of water searching for little round. Scallop season 2019 opens july 1st and closes september 24th. Recreational scallop season 2017 nature coast biological station. During floridas scallop season hiring a crystal river or homosassa guide makes snorkeling for and collecting sweet bay scallops easy. Maximum of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 12 gallon bay scallop meat per remaining portion of taylor county and all of dixie county. Scalloping in homosassa springs florida july 2017 duration. The daily limit is two gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or one pint of bay scallop meat per person. Wrapping up our homosassa springs scalloping guide youre now a scalloper.
Instead, the season will open late and close early july 25 september 10, 2017 but this year the bag limit has been returned to the standard bag limit. Homosassa, chassahowitzka and crystal river, florida. Homosassa, chassahowitzka and crystal river, florida fishing. December 2017 122 november 2017 160 october 2017 183 september 2017. Fwc announces 2019 scallop season dates walton outdoors. Capt don can get you there and back quickly by staying off the beaten path in his custom built 24ft carolina. The florida fish and wildlife conservation commission fwc set the 2020 bay scallop season in gulf county including st. The scalloping out of steinhatchee is very good at this time of year. Great news the florida wildlife commission fwc has approved no changes for the 2017 scallop season in citrus county. 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.
Homosassa pre season scalloping report 2018 with scallop season only less than a month away many are wondering how plentiful the scallops are. The florida fish and wildlife conservation 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. 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. Scalloping in crystal river is an exciting recreation for the whole family. Floridas sweet bay scallops are a delicious treat and available for harvest during a short time each summer.
When you need a crystal river fishing charter for an inshore or backcountry day on the water call captain jeremiah carlucci. Fwc proposes later scallop season news the star, port. Scallop season is open until june 27th to september 24th. Booking homosassa scalloping charters with a licensed captain can be very advantageous. In comparison, in recent years, scallop season has opened statewide in late june and continued until the last week of september. The states prime scallop grounds homosassa, crystal river and steinhatchee have the perfect combination of both fresh and saltwater.
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. Theres no better way to beat the heat during the summer months than to go on a homosassa scallop charter. See more ideas about crystal river, crystal river florida and scalloping in florida. Homosassa scallop retreat homosassa vacationrentals. Very large scallops and big numbers have been caught in homosassa and homosassa springs. Homosassa scalloping charters scalloping homosassa. Recreational boating in the nature coast reaches peak levels during scallop season, so expect congestion. How to scallop homosassa springs homosassa springs marina.
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 in homosassa and the gulf coast area crystal. Our first time scalloping was a success, we got a late start but we still. He has not been running his own charter business for over 10 years, and still gets excited about every trip fishing these beautiful waters. Its like a giant easter egg hunt under water in july and august. Every year, folks call carolyn clamoring to rent the homosassa river house during scallop season, usually a full year in advance. Jun 14, 2017 homosassa fl, united states member since may 2017 captain red ed brennan started fishing floridas gulf coast in 1981, and instantly fell in love with the homosassa area. We have lots of great open dates after the july 1st weekend. Dec 14, 2017 in comparison, in recent years, scallop season has opened statewide in late june and continued until the last week of september. Homosassa scalloping charters scalloping homosassa charters. Homosassa scalloping charters, 5297 s cherokee way.
Constant thunderstorming interrupted what started out to be a dynamite 2015 scallop year off the homosassa area, for us at least. Not only does the captain provides the required fishing license but usually knows the best scalloping spots. Jul 06, 2016 friends an fun on opening weekend of homosassa florida scallop season. Crystal river scallops sportsmans adventures 2017 season 23, episode 6 duration. Homosassa scalloping charters and guides scallop hunter. This unique adventure includes so many fun things to do. These grizzled old salts plan their summer schedules around the annual scallop season, and by all indications, 2015 should be a banner year. Tips for successful scalloping during rainy season on floridas big bend, 2015.
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