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Everything to Know About Booking a scalloping charter
What are the best scalloping charters?
The best scalloping charters are:
- Southern Fried Charters guided by Chris D.
- Finders Keepers Charters guided by Kevin T. with 10 years of experience
- Just Breathe Charters guided by Jacob C.
- Slotboys Fishing guided by Dillon A.
- scallop adventures guided by Alan S.
Why should I book a scalloping charter with Captain Experiences?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 30 scalloping trips, and the most popular trips are 1/2 Day Private Scalloping Charter guided by Judge, Crystal River Scalloping guided by Bobby, and Scallop Adventure guided by Alan.
Our guides are rated a 4.98 out of 5 based on 9629 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.
Looking for kid friendly scalloping guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly scalloping guides.
What types of scalloping charters are common?
Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for scalloping as well as flats fishing, nearshore fishing, and river fishing.
The most commonly sought after species for scalloping are: 1. scallop, 2. redfish, 3. snook, 4. speckled trout, and 5. gag grouper.
How much do scalloping fishing charters cost?
Prices for scalloping can range anywhere from about $500 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for scalloping is $803. The average price for a full day trip for scalloping is $1,176.
Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?
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.
What month is best for going on a scalloping charter?
The most popular season to go on a scalloping charter is summer, and most anglers book their trips 18 days in advance.
Do I need a fishing license and what are the bag limits?
See here for more information on fishing licenses, bag limits, and fishing season regulations. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations.
Recent Reviews
Fantastic guide. Very friendly. Highly recommend. Will be back for another trip.
Patrick P. | September 6, 2026
Trip: Scalloping Trip
What a great time with Capt. Gavin and Liz. They got us on the scallops right away and we made a day of it. From the moment we walked in he made us feel at ease. Funny knowledgeable and patient. This is a must do next season.
Tim K. | August 29, 2026
Trip: Scalloping Trips
Jarrod was an amazing guide and very accommodating. went scalloping and he got in the water with us to show us around. also very social and had a great time on the boat with music and having fun. Definitely would recommend and book again
Dylan P. | August 24, 2026
Had a great afternoon with Justin. Thrifty minutes in we ran into bad weather with wind, lightning and rain. He drove out of it looking for other options and we came back to original area and had a great last 1.5 hours of scalloping with success. We did not limit out, but that was due to weather. Really fun time with first time scallopers.
Brian S. | August 23, 2026
Trip: Scalloping Trip
We had such a great time on our fishing charter with Dillon! My kids and I had an absolute blast. We caught tons of great fish and learned a few fishing tricks too. The whole experience was so much fun & Dillon made it a great time from start to finish. It was the perfect way to have fun family time, and we would definitely do it again. Highly recommend this charter!
Jessica M. | August 21, 2026
Trip: 2 Hour Trip AM-PM
