The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has approved a change to the bay scallop season for the Pasco Zone management region. This regulation change, which goes into effect this year, sets a 40-day season for the Pasco Zone that starts on July 10 and runs through Aug. 18 annually, according to an FWC news release.
“Along with moving away from the Independence Day holiday, the longer season will increase both the public’s safety and access to one of our state’s most fun family resources,” said Preston Farrior, FWC commissioner, in the release.
“There will be many positive impacts for the local communities,” said Farrior.
The Pasco Zone bay scallop region includes all state waters between the Hernando-Pasco county line and the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, and includes all waters of the Anclote River.
For more information, visit MyFWC.com/commission and click on “Commission Meetings.”
For current recreational bay scallops regulations, visit MyFWC.com/scallops.
Published February 28, 2024
