Gainesville Apartment Residents Enjoy Scalloping in the Summer

Scalloping is one of the most exciting parts of summer for many Florida residents. The vast grass flats along Florida’s gulf coast, from the Pasco-Hernando county line to Gulf County’s Mexico beach canal, are open for scallop collecting from early July through early September, though the exact dates change every year. With some of Florida’s prime scallop grounds are just an hour away, Gainesville residents are in a great position to enjoy this summer sport.

Before you head out to the scallop ground, there’s some important equipment you need to make your trip legal, safe and enjoyable, including:

• A Florida saltwater fishing license
• Mask and snorkel so you can see and breathe
• Pair of fins to help fight currents and tides
• Divers-down flag to safely indicate your position
• Life vest or flotation device in case of emergency
• Small mesh bag to hold the scallops you collect
• One gallon or larger bucket to measure your catch
• Spoons and a bowl to clean the scallops
• A cooler with ice to keep your catch preserved
• Any other safety gear required by law for you to reach your scalloping location

Be sure, no matter the method you use to reach the scallop grounds from your Gainesville apartment, you have the safety equipment you’re required to carry. Also, always be sure to check the regulations every year since they change frequently.

Bellamay Grand has apartments are about an hour away from some of Florida’s best scalloping spots. For more information on our units, contact us today.