Scalloping has been great this season, but there’s one thing that’s making a real difference in how many scallops end up in the bag. If you’re planning a trip, this is worth understanding before you go.
Plenty of Scallops, Holding Deeper
There are plenty of nice scallops out there right now, and the season has been productive. The catch is that they’re holding in deeper water than some folks expect. That’s not a problem, it just changes how you approach the day.
Tide Timing Has Become the Priority
Because the scallops are deeper, timing the tide has become the single most important factor in a successful trip. Planning around the right tide makes a significant difference in how easily you can reach the scallops and how quickly the bag fills.
This is where booking a trip with someone who’s on the water every day pays off. We plan our days around the tide rather than around convenience, and it shows in the results. A trip timed well and a trip timed poorly can produce very different outcomes on the same day in the same water.
A Good Trip for Families
Scalloping is one of the best activities on the Nature Coast for groups and families. It’s hands-on, it’s in shallow clear water, and everyone participates. You don’t need experience, you don’t need to know how to fish, and the reward is a cooler of scallops you harvested yourself.
