Rick Scott Moves Bay Scallop Season Start to June 28

On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Scott announced the opening of bay scallop season will move up three days from July 1 to June 28.

I requested the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission open the season early this year to benefit our communities who rely on our fisheries, Scott said. The bay scallop fishery is especially important to Floridas Big Bend region and by opening the bay scallop season three days earlier, Floridians throughout this area will have more opportunities to enjoy our natural treasures and provide for their families.