The scallop season in Florida varies by region along the Gulf Coast, with different areas having specific start and end dates for 2025. Here are the main scallop season dates by region:
- Fenholloway through Suwannee Rivers Zone (including Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee): June 15 through Labor Day (early September).
- Franklin County through northwestern Taylor County (including Carrabelle, Lanark, and St. Marks): July 1 through September 24.
- Levy, Citrus, and Hernando counties (including Cedar Key, Crystal River, and Homosassa): July 1 through September 24.
- Pasco County: Temporarily closed for scalloping in 2025.
- St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County: August 16 through September 24.
The season generally runs from mid-June to late September in most areas, with some variation by location. The Pasco scallop zone is closed temporarily in 2025 due to safety concerns with toxins in the water, but other areas remain open for scalloping during their respective seasons.
