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CAPT. BRADLEY BURGESS
USCG LICENSED & FULLY INSURED

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BLACK DOG CHARTERS II YANKEETOWN & CRYSTAL RIVER

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Scalloping in Crystal River, Florida!
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Scalloping in Crystal River, Florida

Scalloping in Crystal River, Florida

Scalloping in Florida is essentially an "underwater scavenger hunt" for dinner! It’s a Floridian tradition that many enjoy year after year. Florida scalloping is a family-friendly way to spend the day on the water catching juicy edible mollusks that appear on many seafood menus worldwide! There are a variety of different types of scallops to be had from different regions. Florida scallops are bay scallops vs. sea scallops. Mostly, they are the smaller scallops.  Florida scallops may be small, but they are worth the effort to catch.


Scalloping season is July 1st through September 24. Crystal River is one of the most popular destinations in Florida for recreational scalloping.


The Florida bay scallop is a bivalve mollusk, similar to oysters, mussels, and clams. There are two types of scallops: bay scallops and sea scallops. The ones found on the seagrass beds of the Gulf of America are bay scallops.  Florida scallops are smaller than sea scallops. Sea scallops are up to three times larger in size than bay scallops. Florida scallops (argopecten irradians) live in seagrass beds in shallow water, usually 4 to 10 feet deep, along Florida’s central and northern west coast.  They have thirty little blue eyes that glow. When you dive down to catch a scallop, they often close as the eyes sense shadows.


All ages and experience levels are welcome but you have to be able to swim! It is a great opportunity to spend a fun day in Crystal River, Florida hunting for bay scallops with friends and family in crystal clear water.   Scalloping is typically done in 4 - 8 feet but could be as deep as 10 feet of water with mask, snorkel and fins. You will be able to fine them easier.

Book Your Scalloping Trip

Private Full Day Scalloping Trip

$700 per trip

Snorkel, mask and fins provided. All licenses included. Max 6 people. Trips range from 4 sometimes 5 max or when we fill up the bucket full of delicious scallops and we usually try to run a morning trip 7:30am or 8am to 11:30 or 12 pm and 12:30pm to 4:30pm or 5pm

River / Gulf Eco Tours & Swim Tours

Take a ride on the beautiful Withlachoochee River Or Crystal River Or spend a day on the Gulf of America.


Experience some of the most remote, pristine coastline Florida has to offer. 


Wildlife viewing includes bald eagles, white pelicans, ospreys, pink spoonbills and other multiple species of birds. Dolphins and manatees are always venturing nearby. 


Enjoy a day swimming in the Gulf Of America while shell hunting in the warm Gulf waters. 


Most trips are 2 to 3 hours but could go as long as 5 hours if needed but please contact us threw phone or email for pricing n availability too!

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