The earliest-opening bay scallop zone, covering the Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee waters of the Big Bend. Bag limits, including a lower limit in the last half of June, are on the FWC page.
Fishing Season
Steinhatchee Bay Scallop Season (Fenholloway to Suwannee Rivers Zone)
State waters east of Rock Island (Taylor County) and north of Alligator Pass daybeacon #4 near the Suwannee River mouth (Levy County) — all of Dixie County, Keaton Beach and Steinhatchee. Florida
Season
Steinhatchee Bay Scallop Season (Fenholloway to Suwannee Rivers Zone) 2027 Jun 15 – Sep 6, 2027 Opens June 15, 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.
Future editions
- 2028 — Jun 15 – Sep 4, 2028 · provisional
2027 as published by the organiser at myfwc.com.
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