Steinhatchee Scallop Fishing Charters

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Top Scallop Fishing in Steinhatchee

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26 ft

up to 4

 
Steinhatchee
Florida Saltwater Flats Fishing Charters invites you to experience some of the best fishing Florida’s Big Bend has to offer. Join Captain Bobbi and her Husband Mark and find out for yourself why fishing in Steinhatchee is simply irresistible. Capt.
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US $500
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16 ft

up to 2

 
State licensed
 
Steinhatchee
Captain Joe Richard has been a fully licensed fishing guide since 1994. His schedule is flexible, he can launch earlier than 8 a.m. to beat the heat. Or catch an afternoon high tide for shallow water redfish. His skiff is 16 feet long and carries two gues
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US $350
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20 ft

up to 6

 
Horseshoe Beach
Operating along the near and inshore waterways all around Florida’s ‘big bend’, Reel Fishing Charters offers a range of fishing opportunities. With Captain Brent Woodard as your guide, you’re in safe hands to catch the region&rsquo
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US $400
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20 ft

up to 3

What does your dream fishing trip look like? How about exploring the wild, wonderful coastline of Keaton Beach, Florida, and its bounty of Redfish, Cobia, and more? Maybe scooping up lots of scallops? Salty Tails Charters can’t wait to share this sl
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US $400
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23 ft

up to 5

 
State licensed
 
Steinhatchee
6 Hour Trip – Scalloping (AM)
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If you're looking for the perfect family-friendly adventure in Steinhatchee, you've found it! This morning trip will see you exploring these waters for tasty, fast-moving Scallop. Scalloping is suitable for anglers of all ages and skill levels and is a particularly great way to introduce little ones to being out on the water. Your captain will provide all the gear you need, so just bring along your favorite snacks and drinks.
Price for up to 5 people
US $550

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22 ft

up to 6

 
State licensed
 
Steinhatchee
6 Hour Trip – Scalloping
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Start your day by having fun with your loved ones. This scalloping trip is one of the best activities you can do in this area. This trip is for up to 6 guests. Book your aquatic Easter egg hunt today!
Price for up to 6 people
US $700
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20 ft

up to 4

 
State licensed
 
Steinhatchee
6 Hr Scallop and Fishing trip-Max 4
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Spend the morning fishing then get to cool off and scallop in the afternoon! This trip is a great way to experience all that Steinhatchee, FL has to offer. Bait, tackle and licenses are provided as well as masks and snorkles. The mask and snorkles are one size fits most so its reccommended to bring your own if possibke as well as fins. Please bring a cooler in vehical to take fillets and scallops home after trip.
Price for up to 4 people
US $500

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Scallop Fishing in Steinhatchee

Located 90 miles from Tallahassee and 55 miles from the nearest interstate, Steinhatchee is a beautiful fishing community that will remind you of an era long gone. This Old Florida town off the beaten track is often called “The best kept secret in Florida.” Oozing with charm, it features picturesque Victorian houses, “Croaker” style homes, egrets, miles of country roads, and one of the sea’s sweetest delicacies. Come travel back in time and try scalloping in Steinhatchee! 

What to Expect

Situated on the Big Bend region, this is one of the best places to come scalloping when the season opens. The exact dates change each year, but you can expect the season to run sometime from early July to late September. 

The first and last weeks of the season are incredibly busy. It’s best to book a knowledgeable captain who’ll take you to the best spots safely. Scalloping trips are usually around four hours long, or until you reach the bag limit. The waters can get very busy, so keep an eye on your surroundings and the diving flags around you.

When scalloping in Steinhatchee, you’ll be diving into seagrass-populated waters just 4–8 feet deep. The grass flats here are home to good-sized Scallops that are particularly juicy and can even be taken via wading (although snorkeling is the preferred method.) Scallops have green-brown tops, helping them blend in with the grass. It’s a good idea to bring along polarized sunglasses to help you find them! Alternatively, keep an eye out for upside-down Scallops, with their white bellies facing up.

It’s up to you whether you pick the Scallops up by hand or with a net. Don’t be deceived, these little guys can make a hasty retreat when threatened. Always remember to tie up your mesh dive bags, or you’ll lose a few Scallops on the way. 

How to Prepare

When you go fishing with a local charter captain, you can usually expect all the necessary  gear to be included in the price of your trip. This includes snorkeling masks, fins, and mesh dive bags.

You’ll only need to bring your own snacks, drinks, swimwear, a towel, and water-resistant sunscreen. 

Steinhatchee is one of the best places to go scalloping in Florida, so hotels and fishing charters start to get booked up as early as January. Be sure to make arrangements ahead of time, especially if you plan on scalloping during the first or last week of the season.

Need to Know

Like the rest of Florida, Steinhatchee has a limit of 2 gallons of Scallops (in their shells) per person, with a maximum limit of 10 gallons per boat. You can bring to shore 1 pint of shucked Scallops.

Everyone over 16 and under 65 needs to have a FL fishing license. Local chartered boats provide this for customers, included in the trip price.

A Steinhatchee scalloping trip should be in the cards for you and your family this summer. Be warned, scalloping is addictive, and the kids will want to come back year after year!

Scallop
  • Size0.5-2 inches
  • Food ValueExcellent
  • Game QualitiesLow
  • HabitatsBackcountry, Flats, Inshore

Steinhatchee Scallop Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Scallop fishing in Steinhatchee is highly variable throughout the year. High season is July to September. Closed season is January to June and October to December.

Steinhatchee

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Based on 29,146 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

What anglers said about Scallop Fishing in Steinhatchee

Ivan E.
Ivan E.
Reviewed Half Day Scallop (AM) 6 PPL
Great scalloping trip
5/5
Capt. Nile was great. He took our booking on short notice and made sure my family and I had a great time. He knew just the right spit to catch plenty of scallops, and he was very informative, patient, and helpful. I highly recommend Sweet Paradise Charters and will book a trip with them for future fishing expeditions.
Jackie L.
Jackie L.
Reviewed Half Day Trip – Scalloping (AM)
Scallop
5/5
This was our first time scalloping and Shawn made it a very enjoyable experience. We had alot of fun. I would book again. Thanks for a great time!
Amelia T.
Amelia T.
Reviewed Full Day 2 boats up to 11 people
Great scalloping experience!
5/5
We went for a full day of scalloping with LFG and it was so worth it. We had 5 kids in our group and the guys were so helpful and accommodating. Definitely would book with Capt Randy and Chad again!!
Pete W.
Pete W.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip – Scalloping
Great trip
5/5
Went out half a day with Kyle we limited out on scallops had a great time. Thanks Kyle
Andrew M.
Andrew M.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip – Scalloping
Great Day Out
5/5
Just my wife and I and Captain Kyle. Had a great time Scallops and Redfish, a speckled Trout and some other species as well. Had a great morning even missed the storm. Guiding is competitive but the guides at Steinhatchee help one another and seem to be very friendly. Go fishing with Kyle, it is great. Coming back in October.