About Your Trip

Water Type

Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Looking for a unique and exciting fishing adventure? Join Captain Chris for a 6-hour scalloping trip in the warm, shallow waters of Apalachee Bay! With room for four to six people, you'll have a blast catching Florida Bay Scallop, one of the state's most beloved delicacies.

This adventure involves snorkeling in about 3 to 8 feet of water, using a dip net or your hands to catch these tasty shellfish. With the season running from Jul 1 to Sep 24 in Franklin and Wakulla Counties, and from Aug 16 to Sep 24 in Gulf County (Port St Joe), you'll have plenty of opportunities to catch a delicious meal.

Onboard Captain Chris' 25' Pathfinder center console, you'll have an experienced guide to show you the best spots to find scallops and provide all the necessary equipment, including dip nets and snorkeling gear. This trip is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a unique and fun way to spend the day. So, pack your sunscreen, grab your snorkeling gear, and get ready to catch some scallops with Captain Chris! Book your trip today for an unforgettable Florida experience.

Amenities

Water Type

Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Pricing Matrix

	6 Hours
1 Person	$650.00
2 People	$650.00
3 People	$650.00
4 People	$650.00
5 People	$650.00
6 People	$650.00
7 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00
8 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00
9 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00
10 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00
11 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00
12 People (Second Boat)	$1,300.00

Pay 20% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Chris W.

Outfitter 42 years of exp.

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Quality

Comfortable

About Your Guide

Chris W.

Outfitter 42 years of exp.

We are a premier guide service for duck hunting, gator hunting, fishing, flounder gigging, hog hunting, scalloping, and custom boat tours along Florida's Forgotten Coast! We are family-owned and operated, and we are driven to provide the trip of a lifetime to those who share our passion for the outdoors!

We were established in 2019 and are owned & operated by Capt. Chris. He is joined by his two sons, Capt. Brice and Bear, as well as multiple other captains and guides. Having fished & hunted the Forgotten Coast region their entire lives, the crew have many, many years of combined knowledge & experience pursuing local game.

Capt. Chris is a USCG licensed master-captain & a IGFA certified captain. Our conservation memberships include: Ducks Unlimited, Coastal Conservation Association, Captains For Clean Water, Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, and the National Wild Turkey Federation.

We have been featured in many publications such as Florida Sportsman magazine and Florida Country magazine, and is well renowned for trophy tripletail fishing & coastal duck hunting!

We are a premier guide service for duck hunting, gator hunting, fishing, gigging, scalloping, and custom boat tours along Florida's Forgotten Coast! We are family-owned and operated, and we are driven to provide the trip of a lifetime to those who share our passion for the outdoors!

We offer lodging, guided hunting & fishing services as well as eco tours throughout the North Florida Panhandle including Apalachee Bay, Tallahassee, Crawfordville, Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Shell Point, Panacea, Live Oak Island, St Marks, St George Island, Carrabelle, Alligator Point, Lake Wimico, St Vincent Island, Port St Joe, Perry, Sopchoppy, Lake Talquin, Miccosukee, Lanark, Piney Island, Ochlockonee, Alligator Harbor, Wakulla County, Franklin County, Gulf County, and St James Bay.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Technically, a 10'+ bull shark

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Tripletail ceviche

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Technically, a 10'+ bull shark

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Tripletail ceviche

What’s your favorite band?

The Allman Brothers

What’s your favorite movie?

Groundhog Day

What’s your favorite sports team?

Florida State Seminoles

What’s your drink of choice?

black coffee

What was your last halloween costume?

XXL gorilla

What do you want for Christmas this year?

2700 Pathfinder

How did you get started guiding?

Long story best told on my boat!

What makes you different from other guides?

We don't treat our clients simply as a transaction, instead we strive to make lifelong friends on every charter!

Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

Eastpoint, Florida

Areas Fished

Apalachee Bay

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Scalloping in Apalachee Bay

Boat Type: Center Console
Boat Manufacturer: Pathfinder
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 25'

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for an additional fee.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 30 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (March).

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

Scallop

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Scalloping

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 2 reviews

Jack

Verified Review

August 16

Chris and his son Bear were great! They made sure we found plenty of scallops. Chris had the knowledge and equipment to make our trip a success! Would highly recommend!