Steinhatchee, Florida offers some of the best hunting, fishing, and scalloping experiences in the state. Scalloping in Steinhatchee is the perfect way to spend your summer vacation with your family.
Scalloping is the act of hunting for bay scallops, a type of mollusk that can be found in 2-8 feet of water. They can be found by wading into the grass flats and scooping them up with a dip net or by hand, or by taking a boat and snorkeling gear to deeper grass flats. Scalloping season typically takes place in July and August, and during this time, thousands of people flock to Steinhatchee to hunt for them.