SlotGaugeCheck a catchBay Scallop regulations in Florida
Scallops · Shellfish & crabs · 2026 season
Bay Scallop size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fenholloway–Suwannee zone (Keaton Beach, Steinhatchee) | June 15 – September 7 | No size limit | 2 gallons whole (1 pint meat) per person, 10 gallons per vessel; June 15–30: 1 gallon per person |
| Franklin – NW Taylor County (Carrabelle, St. Marks) | July 1 – September 24 | No size limit | 2 gallons whole (1 pint meat) per person, 10 gallons per vessel |
| Levy, Citrus & Hernando counties (Crystal River, Homosassa) | July 1 – September 24 | No size limit | 2 gallons whole (1 pint meat) per person, 10 gallons per vessel |
| St. Joseph Bay / Gulf County | Closed to harvest | — | — |
| Pasco zone | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Notes
- Saltwater fishing license required unless exempt. Zones and dates change every year — check FWC before the trip.
Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording
- Season
- 2026: Fenholloway–Suwannee zone June 15 – Labor Day; Franklin–NW Taylor and Levy/Citrus/Hernando July 1 – Sept 24; St. Joseph Bay/Gulf County closed for 2026; Pasco zone closed Aug 6, 2026
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 2 gallons whole (1 pint meat) per person; 10 gallons whole (½ gallon meat) per vessel. Fenholloway–Suwannee June 15–30: 1 gallon whole (1 cup meat) per person, 5 gallons (2 pints) per vessel
- Florida Gulf coast harvest zones — as printed
- “Daily bag limit: 2 gallons of whole scallops in shell or 1 pint of meat per person; per vessel up to 10 gallons whole or 1/2 gallon of meat. Fenholloway through Suwannee, June 15–30: 1 gallon whole or 1 cup shucked per person; 5 gallons whole or 2 pints shucked per vessel. Harvest by hand or landing/dip net only. The 2026 bay scallop season in St. Joseph Bay/Gulf County is closed to harvest. Pasco Zone: Closed effective August 6, 2026.”
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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Species of bivalve
Argopecten irradians, formerly classified as Aequipecten irradians, common names Atlantic bay scallop, bay scallop, and blue-eyed scallop, is a species of scallop in the family Pectinidae. An edible saltwater bivalve, it is native to the northwest Atlantic from Cape Cod to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Bay Scallop in Florida?
No size limit in Florida state waters.
How many Bay Scallop can you keep per day in Florida?
2 gallons whole (1 pint meat) per person, 10 gallons per vessel; June 15–30: 1 gallon per person.
When is Bay Scallop season in Florida?
June 15 – September 7.
Is my Bay Scallop a keeper today?
The bay scallop season is closed today. It is open June 15 – September 7.