Scalloping in Homosassa starts July 1st, 2020
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   Book your Homosassa scalloping charters with a licensed captain. Our scallop trips in Homosassa begin with a boat ride down the scenic Homosassa River to the Gulf of Mexico where your scallop charter captain will set you up with a great spot to collect your scallops.    Scallop season in Homosassa and Homosassa Springs is always a fun event. Scalloping in Homosassa has been great this year. Very large Scallops and big numbers. Come get your limit on Scallops in Homosassa Florida.   You can always rent a boat or bring your own for your scalloping adventure. We offer Homosassa Scalloping charters and scallop trips. Our scalloping guides now right where to go and how to put you on the scallops. The charters and guides also bring us an up to date Homosassa scallop report every day.  With just a mask, snorkel and fins you, too, can jump in and experience the adventure of diving for scallops in Homosassa. You will float along the surface quietly, patiently, over a sand bar in the Gulf of Mexico, off Florida’s beautiful Nature Coast, and take in the wonderful world of various fishes, plants and coral.  Then suddenly you will see one. A scallop! Take a deep breath, dive down and grab it before someone else does! Be sure to look close around and you just might see more. Remember, scallop beds are located mostly in shallow water and may only be harvested by hand or net.  Scallops in Homosassa Florida are hard to spot because their natural coloring allows them to camouflage themselves on the bottom among the tall grasses. Most of the time their shells are open to feed and breath, but as soon as they sense an intruder they slam their shells shut and hide. When threatened, the scallop can swim backwards or up by clapping its shell halves together and rapidly expelling water.  The bay scallop is a member of the shellfish family. Spawning occurs at 1 year of age and in the fall, when the weather is cool. Unfortunately, only 1 egg out of 12 million will survive to live a full life, and in Florida they usually only live 1 year.  In the past, Florida’s coasts were brimming with scallops, but recently they have vanished in many areas. Scientists believe this shortfall could be due to poor water quality since scallops are highly sensitive to changes in water. One could say scallops play an important part within the ecosystem, and observing scallops is a good way to evaluate the quality of the marine environment. In 1998, the Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) teamed up with the University of South Florida in an effort to enhance the population of the scallops in certain areas, as well as eventually launching restrictions to allow only recreational harvesting. This seems to have worked. From 2000 through 2001, the scallop population has increased significantly, after harvesting was banned for several years. In 2002, scallop harvesting was reopened in the Homosassa and Crystal River area. Homosassa has become one of the most popular scallop harvesting destinations in Florida.  What can one say about one of the most exciting Scallop seasons in Florida. Starting July 1st you can get together with your family and friends for a fun filled day on the water scalloping in Homosassa. Scalloping is like Easter egg hunting in the water, while you are snorkeling around gathering scallops you will be looking at other wildlife that the gulf has to offer.  To Scallop in Florida each person is required to have a fishing license. However by going with a Licensed and Insured Captain, the captain provides all license, so you do won't need one.  Enjoy the ride with our Scallop charter Captains. They will take you to where the scallops are. While going to the Scallop grounds you will get to enjoy the abundance of wildlife and Natural beauty the Nature Coast in Homosassa has to offer.
Homosassa Scallop Charters  1-352-445-2755  Book your Homosassa Scalloping trip ASAP.
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Scallop Season Homosassa Home Rental Rent this beautiful newly remodeled Homosassa property long or short term. It is a one bedroom one bath with a huge walk in closet, spacious bedroom, large living room and full kitchen. Our location is just one block from Mac Raes boat ramp and one block from the Freezer.  This rental has free parking for your boat, trailer and vehicle.  Enjoy the large covered porch and swimming pool when you’re not on the water. We are pet friendly upon approval. No smoking but it allowed on the porch. Monthly $1,400 plus $300 Cleaning deposit. Weekly $925 plus $150 Cleaning deposit. Weekend $550 plus $150 Cleaning deposit. Upon Pet Approval $50 Damage deposit. Call 352-445-2755
Scalloping in Homosassa starts July 1st, 2020
© 2016
   Book your Homosassa scalloping charters with a licensed captain. Our scallop trips in Homosassa begin with a boat ride down the scenic Homosassa River to the Gulf of Mexico where your scallop charter captain will set you up with a great spot to collect your scallops.    Scallop season in Homosassa and Homosassa Springs is always a fun event. Scalloping in Homosassa has been great this year. Very large Scallops and big numbers. Come get your limit on Scallops in Homosassa Florida.   You can always rent a boat or bring your own for your scalloping adventure. We offer Homosassa Scalloping charters and scallop trips. Our scalloping guides now right where to go and how to put you on the scallops. The charters and guides also bring us an up to date Homosassa scallop report every day.  With just a mask, snorkel and fins you, too, can jump in and experience the adventure of diving for scallops in Homosassa. You will float along the surface quietly, patiently, over a sand bar in the Gulf of Mexico, off Florida’s beautiful Nature Coast, and take in the wonderful world of various fishes, plants and coral.  Then suddenly you will see one. A scallop! Take a deep breath, dive down and grab it before someone else does! Be sure to look close around and you just might see more. Remember, scallop beds are located mostly in shallow water and may only be harvested by hand or net.  Scallops in Homosassa Florida are hard to spot because their natural coloring allows them to camouflage themselves on the bottom among the tall grasses. Most of the time their shells are open to feed and breath, but as soon as they sense an intruder they slam their shells shut and hide. When threatened, the scallop can swim backwards or up by clapping its shell halves together and rapidly expelling water.  The bay scallop is a member of the shellfish family. Spawning occurs at 1 year of age and in the fall, when the weather is cool. Unfortunately, only 1 egg out of 12 million will survive to live a full life, and in Florida they usually only live 1 year.  In the past, Florida’s coasts were brimming with scallops, but recently they have vanished in many areas. Scientists believe this shortfall could be due to poor water quality since scallops are highly sensitive to changes in water. One could say scallops play an important part within the ecosystem, and observing scallops is a good way to evaluate the quality of the marine environment. In 1998, the Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) teamed up with the University of South Florida in an effort to enhance the population of the scallops in certain areas, as well as eventually launching restrictions to allow only recreational harvesting. This seems to have worked. From 2000 through 2001, the scallop population has increased significantly, after harvesting was banned for several years. In 2002, scallop harvesting was reopened in the Homosassa and Crystal River area. Homosassa has become one of the most popular scallop harvesting destinations in Florida.  What can one say about one of the most exciting Scallop seasons in Florida. Starting July 1st you can get together with your family and friends for a fun filled day on the water scalloping in Homosassa. Scalloping is like Easter egg hunting in the water, while you are snorkeling around gathering scallops you will be looking at other wildlife that the gulf has to offer.  To Scallop in Florida each person is required to have a fishing license. However by going with a Licensed and Insured Captain, the captain provides all license, so you do won't need one.  Enjoy the ride with our Scallop charter Captains. They will take you to where the scallops are. While going to the Scallop grounds you will get to enjoy the abundance of wildlife and Natural beauty the Nature Coast in Homosassa has to offer.
Homosassa Scallop Charters  1-352-445-2755  Book your Homosassa Scalloping trip ASAP.
Cooking Homosassa Scallops What Is a Homosassa Scallop? Homosassa Springs Scalloping Steinhatchee Scalloping Homosassa Fishing Guides Charters Florida Hog Hunting Tarpon Fishing Guides Charters Homosassa Airboat Tours Homosassa Airboat Rides Homosassa Boat Tours Bay Scallop Season and Abundance Survey Florida Scallop Regulations Homosassa Boat Rentals Crystal River Scalloping Charters
Scallop Season Homosassa Home Rental Rent this beautiful newly remodeled Homosassa property long or short term. It is a one bedroom one bath with a huge walk in closet, spacious bedroom, large living room and full kitchen. Our location is just one block from Mac Raes boat ramp and one block from the Freezer.  This rental has free parking for your boat, trailer and vehicle.  Enjoy the large covered porch and swimming pool when you’re not on the water. We are pet friendly upon approval. No smoking but it allowed on the porch. Monthly $1,400 plus $300 Cleaning deposit. Weekly $925 plus $150 Cleaning deposit. Weekend $550 plus $150 Cleaning deposit. Upon Pet Approval $50 Damage deposit. Call 352-445-2755