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Going scalloping...whhere should I go?
Jul 29th, 2010 at 7:51am
 
Im going scalloping on Monday. I live in Orlando and have never been to the Crystal River/Steinehatchee area. Where is a good place to launch? How far out should we go and what do we need to look for? We arent staying or anything and would like to be out for only a couple of hours. Where is out best chance? Thanks for any help.
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Reply #1 - Jul 29th, 2010 at 8:26pm
 
Where? Publix. Grin Kidding. I'm sure some will chime in soon. If you ask me, they're more work than anything. Hence my Publix remark.
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Reply #2 - Jul 29th, 2010 at 8:31pm
 
http://taylor.ifas.ufl.edu/marine_scallop.shtml

Find clean water and seagrasses inside the "Red Zone"
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Reply #3 - Jul 30th, 2010 at 11:51am
 
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Our tax dollars at work. Call ahead and check hotel/motel prices and there should be a few bargains to be had.

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Reply #4 - Jul 30th, 2010 at 3:14pm
 
So now I have a new question and worry. I have been talking to friends and they are warning me about the rocks under the water. They say there are rock outcropings and rock piles all over the place, and that if you are unfamiliar with the water it can be real hazardous.

Is this true? If so what is anyones advice (besides not hitting them Roll Eyes ) Is there a place to launch and scallop that has less rocks? Thanx
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Reply #5 - Jul 30th, 2010 at 4:34pm
 
those rocks are a problem biggest thing if your not familier with the area is obviously don't run the flats. it will look like a sand bottom but its acctually lime rocks. i go over a few times a year, and have yet to have a problem i know ppl how have hit them and seen ppl hit them but you just have to be cautious. you shouldn't have a problem and you will have a great time we went 2 weeks ago and got our limit in 1hr, good time.
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Reply #6 - Jul 30th, 2010 at 5:23pm
 
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, I dont plan on running around or anything. Get scallops and get home. Maybe some other time the whole family can stay a few days up in the Crystal River area...there are some good vacation homes I have found. Thinking about leaving from Sea Hag Marina. Anyone know this place?
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Reply #7 - Jul 31st, 2010 at 11:15pm
 
So where should I launch from Homosassa? Is Pete's pier OK?  Or is there another good spot?
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Reply #8 - Aug 1st, 2010 at 11:27am
 
pete's is good we usually go outta macrea's just for the parking and the size of the ramp.
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Reply #9 - Aug 2nd, 2010 at 7:38pm
 
Scalloping done today. I posted the report in the "Fishing Report" section. Enjoy.
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