The size is one of the largest distinctions. Bay scallops can reach a shell height of 90 millimeters (3.5 inches) and live up to two years; sea scallops can be up to 3 times larger. Due to their small size, bay scallops cook very quickly.
One of the best areas to go scalloping is in Steinhatchee! Here, you can easily find scallops with little to no experience. Steinhatchee combines the ambience of the 19th century with the conveniences of the 21st century.
How to Catch Scallops How to Catch Florida Scallops There are designated areas in Florida, mostly along the Nature Coast of Florida, that are known as “hot spots” for scallops. One of the best areas is Steinhatchee. One of the best incentives to go scalloping, besides spending time in nature with our families, is that …
When is the best time to go scalloping in Florida? Scallop season 2020 runs from early June to late September and it’s the perfect adventure for the family. You can snorkel underwater and search for bay scallops, which rest under four to six feet of water along the seagrass bottom. Direct transit of legally-harvested bay …
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What Do you Need to go Scalloping? Steinhatchee and the Big Bend area are the best places to find scallops! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) set the 2020 bay scallop season in Gulf County (including St. Joseph Bay) via Executive Order. Florida’s bay scallop season runs from June to late September on …
