Scalloping

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Every year, people from all over come to Crystal River to partake in the infamous "Underwater Easter Egg Hunt". Floating across the top of the water's surface, swimmers scan the grass flats for  an illuminating  row of "blue eyes" along the scallop shell. Scalloping is a fun event everyone in the family can enjoy.

 Scalloping season begins July 1 through September 24 and is a great way to spend a family day on the water!  Crystal River is one of the most popular destinations in Florida for recreational scalloping. It has become a summer tradition  for many families. 

 All ages and experience levels are welcome but you have to be able to swim! It is a great opportunity to spend a fun day in Crystal River, Florida hunting for bay scallops with friends and family in crystal clear water.   Scalloping is typically done in 3 - 8 feet of water with mask, snorkel and fins.  

Half day scalloping trips are 4 hours. Full day scalloping trips are 6 hours. Half day scalloping and half day of fishing trips are 7 hours. 

Yes! Enjoy a full day out on the Gulf of Mexico with a 1/2 day scalloping and a 1/2 day of fishing. Bring home fresh bay scallops and fish to eat or enjoy a local restaurant that "cooks your catch" in the Crystal River and Yankeetown areas.

Sometimes you may see manatees, dolphins, pink flamingos, turtles, bald Eagles, osprey, pelicans, and other bird species along. While scalloping you may see shallow water reefs with sponges, fish, starfish, seahorses, stone crabs, conchs, sea turtles, and octopus.