Bay Scallops Harvest

Bay scallops may only be harvested in state waters on map.

Daily Bag Limit:

Gulf through NW Taylor County and Levy through Pasco County:

• Per person: 2 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat

  • Per vessel: Max of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1/2 gallon bay scallop meat

Fenholloway through Suwannee River Zone:

• June 15-30

Per person: 1 gallon whole bay scallops in shell or one cup shucked

Per vessel: 5 gallons whole or two pints shucked

• July 1-Labor Day

  • Per person: 2 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell or 1 pint of bay scallop meat

  • Per vessel: Max of 10 gallons of whole bay scallops in shell, or 1/2 gallon bay scallop meat (1/2 gallon = 4 pints)