Scalloping homosassa crystal river fl scalloping on the nature coast is a rare and one of a kind experience. Updated fwc shortens, but does not suspend, bay scallop season. Direct transit of legallyharvested bay scallops is allowed through closed areas. 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. All divers must prominently display a diversdown device in the area in which the diving. The 2018 scallop season for citrus county runs from july 1 to sept. Scalloping on the nature coast is a rare and one of a kind experience. Scalloping in homosassa springs florida july 2017 duration. The 2018 numbers showed that things were about the same as 2017, except for a continuing downward trend for franklin, gulf, wakulla, and hernando counties. Snorkeling for scallops in homosassa, florida solo travel girl. Lots of fun got the max amount and actually had to release a bunch haha.
Its like a giant easter egg hunt under water in july and august. The florida fish and wildlife conservation commission fwc set the 2020 bay scallop season in gulf county including st. The daily limit is two gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or one pint of bay scallop meat per person. Homosassa scalloping charters and tours homosassa, fl. See more ideas about crystal river, crystal river florida and scalloping in florida. Levy, citrus and hernando counties including cedar key, crystal river and homosassa. Bay scallop season is right around the corner, heres what you. Recreational scallop season 2017 nature coast biological station. The units are a doublewide that has been split in half and each half is the equivalent of a hotel room. 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. We will be heading out to catch our limit of scallops just outside of the homosassa halls river basin. Crystal river scalloping scallop season crystal river fl. Piles of discarded scallop shells can create hazards for swimmers and damage seagrass habitat.
Aug 22, 2019 its hard to fine unit rentals in homosassa and the last resort provides a solution to this. 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. Homosassa pre season scalloping report 2018 with scallop season only less than a month away many are wondering how plentiful the scallops are. This years season will begin on saturday, july 1st and end on sunday, september 24th. Inshore grouper fishing on light tackle off of homosassa florida duration. Please take 2 minutes to tell us how your summer vacation and fishing plans are developing considering the crisis. Some charters even include your mask, fins and snorkel. Zillow has 2 homes for sale in homosassa fl matching scallop season.
Our first time scalloping was a success, we got a late start but we still managed to. Scalloping homosassa will truly be a day to remember. Scalloping in homosassa and the gulf coast area crystal. Wrapping up our homosassa springs scalloping guide youre now a scalloper. We have lots of great open dates after the july 1st weekend. The 2019 recreational bay scallop season for dixie county and a portion of taylor. Lots of grassflats, warm water and friendly people await to make your trip most memorable. With the opening of scallop season along with floridas abundant. It is that time of year to go scalloping again with the 2017 scallop season here. 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.
How to scallop homosassa springs homosassa springs marina. We were around 3 miles out but in the gulf the water stays shallow for such a long time great for. The homosassa scalloping report shows good numbers of scallops this year. 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. View more property details, sales history and zestimate data on zillow. Recreational scallop season 2017 nature coast biological.
Homosassa scalloping charters and guides scallop hunter. Fwri research on scallop populations in this area shows scallop numbers are very low, likely because of red tide events. The florida keys lobster season and the homosassa scalloping season have three things in common. Red ed brennan february 28, 2017 homosassa saltwater fishing report.
The opening day is july 1st and is running all the way to september 24th. The fwc is very interested in understanding whether the public prefers regional differences in the season dates or a consistent season across the harvest area, as well as what season dates work best. Jun 04, 2019 the 2017 bay scallop abundance survey showed that scallops are less abundant than in 2016 but more evenly spread out across the scalloping grounds. Homosassa scalloping charters scalloping homosassa charters. Lots of 10 gallons limits per boat are being brought in. Great news the florida wildlife commission fwc has approved no changes for the 2017 scallop season in citrus county. 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. Not only does the captain provides the required fishing license but usually knows the best scalloping spots. 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. Crystal river scallops sportsmans adventures 2017 season 23. Help biologists learn more about how many bay scallops live along floridas gulf coast by submitting your bay scallop harvest data through. Homosassa scalloping flats chance fishing charters in. 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.
Scalloping in homosassa is also considered to be the nature coast treasure hunt. Best homosassa scalloping spots flats chance fishing. The 2017 season runs from july 1st thru september 10th if youre not into fishing, but would like a fun day out on the water, perhaps you should consider scalloping. Located approximately 1 hour from tampa, homosassa is a scallop hunters dream. This includes crystal river, homosassa and steinhatchee, the most popular spots near us. If youve never been scalloping before, the best way to explain it is that youre on an underwater easter egg hunt. In addition to scalloping hunting we can take a river tour up to the springs and. Captain hagaman gets captain rick murphy into the crystal river off the west coast of florida to scoop up scallops during the mollusks short. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by realtors association of citrus county, inc on apr 22, 2020. Planning on going scalloping this bay scallop season. Your insights will help captains around the world keep their business afloat. The florida fish and wildlife conservation commission announces the bay scallop. This year we will be running scallop trips out of my 24. Bay scallop season opens june 16 in dixie county and a portion of.
Bay scallops live in the sea grass beds along the gulf coast of florida in. Jun 30, 2016 in the other areas of the state where scallop populations support public harvesting, the season began last saturday and will continue through sept. Floridas 2016 bay scallop season starts june 25th good hunt. 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. Jul 12, 2017 homosassa fl scalloping 7117 duration. Book midweek, later in the season and youll experience bigger scallops and fewer crowds.
Scallop shells can be discarded in a trash receptacle or in larger bodies of water where they are more. Recreational harvesters need a florida saltwater fishing license to harvest bay scallops unless. Jul 06, 2015 homosassa scalloping season is in full effect. The most popular scalloping destinations on the west coast of florida are crystal river, homosassa, and steinhatchee. Mar 29, 2020 3 bed 2 bath deep water canal just down from the freezer restaurant. 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.
Scalloping season starts july 1st in crystal river. Scallop season 2019 opens july 1st and closes september 24th. Friends an fun on opening weekend of homosassa florida scallop season. Crystal river scallops sportsmans adventures 2017 season 23, episode 6. Fwc commissioners will schedule 2019s scallop season dates in either late 2018 or early 2019, and want to know how this years season goes. Booking homosassa scalloping charters with a licensed captain can be very advantageous. The best months for homosassa scalloping charters is july and august.
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. Please do not discard scallop shells in inshore waters commonly used for recreational activities such as the homosassa river or crystal river. Call manatee tour and dive 186679533 to book your next scallop expedition. Fresh scallops prepared by neon leons zydeco steakhouse in homosassa, fla.
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