Damn Good Scalloping Charters In Florida

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 scalloping trips in Florida, and the most popular trips in the area are Crystal River Scalloping guided by Casey, Half Day Inshore Trip guided by Will, and Tampa Bay Flats Inshore & Nearshore guided by Sebastian.

Our guides in Florida are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for scalloping in Florida as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for scalloping in Florida are: 1. scallop, 2. redfish, 3. snook, 4. speckled trout, and 5. black drum.

Prices for scalloping in Florida can range anywhere from about $450 to $1,400, but the average price for a half day trip for scalloping in Florida is $735. The average price for a full day trip for scalloping in Florida is $1,141.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season to go on a scalloping charter in Florida is summer, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Florida, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Florida. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Florida.