Perfect Half Day Scalloping

Anglers' gallery (17)

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  Robert Caliendo

  

  Florida, US

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  Member since 2026

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  Tons of scallops and smiles

  Half Day Trip – Scalloping on July 25, 2026 • 6 adults

  We caught tons of scallops with our party of six. Captain and mate were very kind and accomaditng. Highly recommend.

  

  Response from Captain

  July 26, 2026

  We had a great time with you guys. Looking forward to the next time!

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  Matt Stanley

  Repeat angler

  

  Florida, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

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  5.0

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  Scalloping

  Half Day Trip – Scalloping - 1:30 PM on July 26, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child

  John was a great captain and his son Turner was awesome too. Both very knowledgeable and gave us a fun day on the water. I was especially impressed that John communicated with us a few times and changed our departure time a little based on tides and bottom conditions. This gave us the best chance for finding and collecting scallops and we ended up with 3&1/2 gallons. Thanks guys! Hope to see you again in the future for another adventure!

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  Response from Captain

  July 27, 2025

  It was a great day for sure! Thank you for booking with us. Hope to go again soon!

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  Christina Deane

  

  Florida, US

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  Member since 2022

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  5.0

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  Great Adventure with Captain John & "First Mate" Amy!

  Half Day Trip – Scalloping on July 15, 2022 • 4 adults • 1 child

  My family of five chartered a boat with Captain John on 7/15/22. What an amazing trip! It was our first time scalloping and Captain John and his "First Mate" Amy (wife) made the experience such an awesome one. They are both extremely knowledgeable about scalloping and the history of Crystal River. The springs were beautiful and we even got to swim with a manatee. I would highly recommend Captain John Messer to charter!!

  

  Response from Captain

  July 16, 2022

  It was a great day for us as well! Your family is a joy to be around. We are looking forward to the next time!

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  Mike Donelson

  

  Illinois, US

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  Member since 2022

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  5.0

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  Great people, great day, great God!

  Special 4 hour trip for Mike Donelson on June 4, 2022 • 2 adults

  Have you ever had one of the days where you just knew God loved you, and that He puts just the right people in you path at the right time? We’ll today was that for me. There were so many kindnesses show to me today by Amy and John. Every aspect of the trip was wall planned and beautifully executed. Thank you John and Amy for sharing your lives with me today, I am honored!

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  Response from Captain

  June 5, 2022

  Thanks Mike for the review! We had a great day showing you what makes our part of the world so very special. Looking forward to doing it again next time you are in our area!

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  Mark Kairalla

  

  Florida, US

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  Member since 2022

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  5.0

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  Perfect Half Day Scalloping

  Half Day Trip – Scalloping on July 23, 2022 • 4 adults

  If your looking for a scallop charter, look no further than Captain John. Super local knowledge, gracious host, comfortable boat. He and his mate Amanda were awesome. We made great family memories and the scallops were plentiful. A five star experience. We look forward to our return and Captain John will be our “go to” guide. Thanks Captain John for the great day.

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  Response from Captain

  July 24, 2022

  What a great day on the scallop grounds! You guys were quick studies and made our job easy! Let us know how you cooked your scallops. I look forward to seeing you guys again sometime. Take care.