Damn Good Scalloping Charters

The best scalloping charters are:

• Finders Keepers Charters
• All Shores Outdoors
• Slotboys Fishing
• Williamson Outfitters
• Reel Time Outfitters

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 26 scalloping trips, and the most popular trips are Scalloping Excursion guided by Greg, 2 Hour Trip AM-PM guided by Dillon, and Steinhatchee Scalloping Trip guided by Melissa.

Our guides are rated a 4.97 out of 5 based on 7151 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.

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. speckled trout, 4. snook, and 5. black drum.

Prices for scalloping can range anywhere from about $470 to $1,500, but the average price for a half day trip for scalloping is $772. The average price for a full day trip for scalloping is $1,161.

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 is summer, and most anglers book their trips 18 days in advance.

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