Fishing Season

St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County Bay Scallop Season

State waters from the Mexico Beach Canal (Bay County) east to the west tip of St. Vincent Island (Franklin County), including all of St. Joseph Bay. Port St Joe FL

Season

St. Joseph Bay and Gulf County Bay Scallop Season 2027 Aug 16 – Sep 24, 2027 Opens August 16, 2027

As published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), last checked October 24, 2026. Rules change — check Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) before you fish.

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Future editions
  • 2028 — Aug 16 – Sep 24, 2028 · provisional

The recreational bay scallop season for St. Joseph Bay and the rest of Gulf County. Bag limits and harvest methods are on the FWC page.

Date history
  • 24 Oct 2026 2028 added (2028-08-16…2028-09-24)
  • 24 Oct 2026 2027 added (2027-08-16…2027-09-24)
  • 24 Oct 2026 2025 added (2025-08-16…2025-09-24)
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