I have been searching the inter net looking for information on the best places to go scalloping, guides to put you on the scallops, and marinas to launch from. To no surprise the three most famous scalloping areas, Steinhatchee, Crystal River, and Homosassa are the only places that promote scalloping. Port St. Joe is hosting it's 11th Annual Scallop Festival on Aug. 18th-19th, and they mention that you can find scallops in St. Joseph Bay, but they don't promote recreational scalloping. Suwannee mentions that you can gather scallops in there area, but they push scalloping enthusiasts toward Steinhatchee. Below you will find a list of fishing guides that advertise scalloping trips in Steinhatchee along with local marinas. There is also a link to visitcitrus.com, the official site for information for Citrus Co., Crystal River and Homosassa along with a list of local marinas. The website contains information you will need to find guides and supplies in those areas. Also, if you plan on bringing your boat and are looking for a public boat ramp, click on the link on the right side of this web page, BOAT RAMPS- Big Bend. That will take you to a map of all the public boat ramps in the area.
Steinhatchee
MARINAS
Sea Hag: 352-489-3008, Gulf Stream: 352-498-8088, River Haven: 352-498-0709
GUIDES
Capt. Jim Henley, 352-498-0792, e-mail jmshenley@yahoo.com
Capt. Randall Hewitt, 386-208-3823(Cell) 386-294-1257(Home) www.naturecoastfishing.com/
Cracker Boys Guide Service, Capt. Butch Gentry, 850-986-2193
Big Bend Charters, Capt. Brian Smith, 352-498-3703
Turner Sportfishing, Capt. Wiley Horton, 352-284-0990, www.turnersportfishing.com/
Steinhatchee Kayak Tours, 352-213-7057, www.steinhatcheekayaktours.com/
Citrus County (Crystal River, Homosassa)
MARINAS
Crystal River
Dockside Trading Co: 352-563-2730, Plantation Inn Dive Shop: 352-795-5797,
Pete's Pier Inc: 352-795-3302, Twin Rivers Marina: 352-795-3552
Homosassa
Magic Manatee Marina: 352-628-7334, Van Der Valk Tradewinds Inc: 352-628-2214,
Riverhaven Marina: 352-628-5545, Momosassa Riverside Resort: 352-628-2510,
Homosassa Riverside Resort & Marina: 352-628-0622
GUIDES & SUPPLIES
www.visitcitrus.com/scalloping.asp
