{"id":4985,"date":"2026-07-01T15:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=4985"},"modified":"2026-07-01T15:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T15:07:07","slug":"florida-scallop-season-2026-heres-what-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=4985","title":{"rendered":"Florida scallop season 2026: Here\u2019s what to know"},"content":{"rendered":"
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TAMPA, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>Scalloping enthusiasts are hitting state waters as harvesting windows open for the popular marine activity across several coastal regions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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State wildlife regulations detail strict guidelines regarding regional dates, collection limits, and licensing requirements for recreational harvesters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Florida harvesting zone schedules<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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What we know:<\/p>\n

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The overall scallop season runs from June 15 through Sept. 24, but exact dates depend entirely on where you go.<\/p>\n

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June 15- Labor Day :<\/p>\n

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Fenholloway through Suwannee Rivers Zone<\/strong>\u00a0(including Keaton Beach and the Steinhatchee area)<\/p>\n

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This region includes all state waters east of Rock Island near the mouth of the Fenholloway River in Taylor County and north of Alligator Pass daybeacon #4 near the mouth of the Suwannee River in Levy County.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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July 1 \u2013 September 24 :<\/p>\n

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Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County, Levy, Citrus and Hernando Counties<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This region includes all state waters from the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County to Rock Island near the mouth of the Fenholloway River in Taylor County (including Carrabelle, Lanark and St. Marks) as well as all state waters south of Alligator Pass daybeacon #4 near the mouth of the Suwannee River in Levy County and north of the Hernando \u2013 Pasco County line (including Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa).<\/p>\n

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July 10 \u2013 August 18:<\/p>\n

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Pasco Zone<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This region includes all state waters south of the Hernando \u2013 Pasco County line and north of Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, and includes all waters of the Anclote River.<\/p>\n

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August 16 \u2013 September 24:<\/p>\n

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St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This region includes all state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County to the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County.<\/p>\n

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Daily Bag Limits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Gulf through NW Taylor County and Levy through Pasco County:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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