Do you have questions? We have answers!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Drinks and snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Hats and sunglasses
  • A great attitude!
  • Cooler with ice
  • Bottled water
  • Goggles
  • Snorkels
  • Fins
  • Scallop holding nets/bags
  • Licensed U.S.C.G. captain to safely get you to and from the Scallop grounds
  • Shade, All of our boats, are equipped with some form of shade to get out of the sun.
Yes! To catch scallops, you must know how to swim!
Our trips don’t have a set duration, but most finish between 4-5 hours. We offer full-day trips if you’re looking for a more extended excursion.
Yes, we always encourage you to bring your gear if you have it. All of our Captains offer loaner gear for you.
Yes. Alcohol is allowed. Please, no glass containers.
Our captains try to keep customers in somewhere between 4- 6 feet of water.
No, All of our captains have a license covering everyone on the boat during your scallop charter.
We recommend bringing towels and a change of clothes for after your trip.

Yes, many of our captains still enjoy doing just that.

One of our Captains will show you how to clean your scallops.

Additionally, we have a YouTube video on correctly doing just that.

You can also stop by one of the many locals that will clean your scallops in a timely fashion for a small fee of around 40 dollars for a six-person limit of scallops.

Yes! We always love to share some excellent scallop sushi with clients! It’s genuinely unique to Homosassa sushi! Be advised, there is always some risk involved with eating raw meat.

Yes! Almost every place food establishment on the river will cook your catch for you!

Your Captain can recommend a place to you based on what you like.