State waters off Pasco County remain open to bay scallop harvest through Sunday, July 29, and waters will be closed to harvest beginning Monday, July 30.
This 10-day trial season that started July 20 includes all state waters south of the Hernando – Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, and includes all waters of the Anclote River.
For information on bay scallop regulations, including other bay scallop season openings and closings, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and click on “Saltwater Fishing,” “Recreational Regulations” and “Bay Scallops.”
We want to know what you think about this and other bay scallop seasons. Share your comments on what you would like to see for a future season structure at MyFWC.com/SaltwaterComments.