Scalloping in Crystal River

Captain Dan and Elizabeth head five and a half hours up to Crystal River to try our hand at scalloping!! Follow us as we meet subscribers David and Melissa and explore Crystal River and Homosassa - along with running into a Sheriff's Deputy for Citrus County. We got some amazing tips for scalloping and had an incredible time!!
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[@coyotefeeder]

So happy you made it and got to meet y'all. It's been a tough year for scallops with all the rain. When Melissa and myself went they were deeper so you just never know. But that being said the experience is what it's about and finding them is a plus one. Look forward to us getting down to your neck of the woods and see the habitat and fish. Thanks for coming to Crystal River.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thank YOU for inviting us!! We had such a great time meeting you and Melissa and we were so thankful for your hospitality!! Definitely somewhere we'll come back to!! Thanks again!! We can't wait to see the wedding pictures!! -Elizabeth and Capt. Dan

[@joeyd4364]

You were lucky to find such a beautiful day. I don't think I've ever seen The Gulf so calm.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

It really was perfect! -Capt Dan & Elizabeth

[@user-xt5oe2gm5v]

Mesmerising.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Absolutely gorgeous to see them!

[@cpcorbiere]

Anybody else think of Forrest Gump.... "I caught 5" "you almost got yourself a shrimp cocktail" Love the videos! Cheers.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

corberator; Thanks!

[@oceandeepfishing4555]

Hi Dan and Elizabeth. Scallop season starts monday over here in Crystal River. Ill be out there on the 6th and 7th. If your over this way give a shout out and we can meet up. Tight lines....

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

We haven’t done scallop season for awhile. We had a sub invite us up one time to Crystal River and we did a cool video afterwards. Check it out in the feed.

[@oceandeepfishing4555]

@FloridaFishingCouple yes i watched it. Nice dsy out. Peggy and i were just inviting you out if you were in the area of the 6th and 7th.

[@keyspeople9428]

We've always wanted to scallop!! This is a GREAT video, y'all!

[@markfranks943]

Diffrent from your usual and very entertaining guys love the underwater hands on action the scallop fishing looks pretty cool and with florida probably been the best place ever for anything water related.one day mark one day oo well just have to keep watching you guys do all the great stuff.lol much appreciated again thanks

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Mark Franks: Yeah, it was cool to try something new. The fishing had been a little slow in the Keys after the hurricane passed so the timing was perfect. - Capt Dan

[@RollieII]

Thanks for the information guys!! We are in the middle of moving to Cape Coral and will be looking for fun adventures like this soon.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Rollie Ruel: Cape Coral is very nice, plus you have lots of options to travel north to scallop country or east to lobster and great fishing. Hope the move goes smoothly. - Capt Dan & Elizabeth

[@JohnSmith-pr8qj]

Will be more than happy to help you out God bless

[@nxtround4488]

love the content.We went the first day of the year for the first time with 4 other boats with seasoned divers . everyone said its over fished as they come in a certain time of the year to spawn.We only found 40 or so in 3 days. The adventure is half the fun!! see you in the keys.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

NXTROUND: Agreed! The journey is almost always better than the destination. We had an awesome time, but I worry that the scallops are definitely overfished. It seems a very small area is inundated with thousands of snorkels and the poor scallop doesn’t have a chance. I’m all about the sport and the water, but hate to see a species eliminated because of human overfishing - Capt Dan

[@oceandeepfishing4555]

Hey guys. Glad you got to go to a beautiful place. I wish i had known you were going there. I lived tgere for 14yrs and i could of saved you a lot of time by explaning where to go to. But im glad you found a couple of them so now you know. I used to swim in the area that has a lot of sea grass and swim against the current so you can look down into the grass their a lot easier to spot that way. Only thing is you get exhausted swimming against the current so a long rope floating behind the boat is a good idea. Glad you had a good time. Tight lines guys

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

DUDE!! Thanks so much for the offer!! You've got to follow us on social media!! We were telling everyone we were headed there and asked for tips! Next time, for sure!! -Elizabeth & Capt. Dan

[@oceandeepfishing4555]

@@FloridaFishingCouple Hey Capt Dan. Whats your Instagram id and FB? Ill add you to my watch list.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Ocean Deep Fishing we are at : facebook.com/floridafishingcouple and on IG: @FloridaFishingCouple

[@Perry-ck1hv]

I like going to the grass beds off cedar key it's a bit north of Crystal River but a lot less crowded. 🤔👍

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Perry Daniels: Thanks for the info! -Capt Dan

[@merrywissemes]

Nice video guys! Now that backwater is what I’m more accustomed to with the little boat I own and where I live. We might even try to make a stop at that place you’re at on our trip down to Bonita Springs next summer. 🤔 Maaaan..... so true about doing your research before going somewhere unfamiliar. Boating can be so unforgiving, especially in FL.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Jim - you totally should stop by there! It was awesome!! Yeah - even experienced boaters like us can have trouble in water we're unfamiliar with! - Elizabeth & Capt. Dan

[@mschaff117]

2017 and 2018 we limited out in just a couple hours. Last year was so bad, barely got half a bucket. Hopefully it'll be better this year. Glad yall enjoyed it. Maybe we'll see ya out there.

[@MichelleFitchgoomba98]

I just adore you guys. Elizabeth narrated this video so cute! Btw I love your haircut/hairstyle. I'm totally jealous of your life in paradise! I live on lake Erie but its nothing like living on the gulf. One day maybe my mom and I will be invited as your favorite subscribers on your boat in the keys! Xoxoxo 🥰🦐🦞🦀🐟🎣

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Awweeee!!!! Thanks, Michelle!! There was so much info to get across in the video, I wasn't sure how else to do it aside from narrating. It was different for us, but seemed to have worked! Thanks so much for the feedback! As for the hair -- I cut it before our trip to Vegas and I wasn't sure if it would be TOO short... I love it, though!! Listen, if you are ever down here, definitely let us know!! As you saw in this video (and if you follow us on IG), we LOVEEEE meeting subscribers!!

[@coyotefeeder]

Michelle Fitch when Elizabeth is done the show looks very professional doesn't it. Very impressed.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

David Hoffman: Thanks David!

[@jeanicebarnett4130]

Michelle, love to see other ladies like myself who enjoy the waters.

[@AJOutdoors1]

That looked like a great time! I really need to get to Florida. :)

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

A&J Outdoors: It really is a lot of fun. Great side trip if you visit the Orlando or Tampa areas. -Capt Dan

[@megamattoutdoors7648]

Glad you had a great time. If I had known you were so close I at least would have come by to say hi

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Where are you at, so we know for next time?

[@megamattoutdoors7648]

@@FloridaFishingCouple I'm in the St. Marks area. I go to crystal river every chance I get. I have a friend from high school that lives there and my wife and I go scalloping with him and he comes here to go scalloping with us. Only about a 2 hours drive. Crystal river is a beautiful place

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

That was a fun trip. The video was very well put together. Sucks you didn't get more but now you know.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

CPro Fishing: Definitely a cool place. Hope to get back there sometime and limit out. Maybe next year. How have things been on your end? - Capt Dan

[@CProFishingWithWayne]

Everything is good. I have a tournament Saturday so hopefully I can place again.

[@glenngonefishing2474]

Great video guys!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thanks Glenn! Definitely something different for us! -Elizabeth

[@TheHairyCheetto]

That's my home town! The freezer is amazing!!!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

We had a great time there! - Elizabeth

[@garywood8449]

I’ve eaten there 4 times, it gets a huge YES from me. If anywhere near enough I will go there.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Gary Wood: Us too! Will return there to eat next time we are in town! - Capt Dan & Elizabeth

[@charlesmorgan2309]

Not to bad of a catch . The most important thing is you had fun !!! Thank you for the video !! Great 👍 to see you guys out the water 😎👍 !!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Charles - that's what we thought!! We learned so much and truly had an amazing time!! The scallops were secondary and we know we would do better next time! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!! -Elizabeth & Capt. Dan

[@johntuzio8558]

Looks like fun I’m going too try it someday glad you had good time. Ps hair looks good short ELISABETH no day keep your the way it is🤣

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

John - Thanks so much!! I was sick of the long hair and Capt. Dan really likes it short, so short it is! - Elizabeth

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

Thanks for the video...I have always wanted to fish that area....thx

[@coyotefeeder]

Danny D-Rock Mahaffey the fish seem to be making their way in the back water for winter. The Redfish bite has been well. Head to Crystal River there's so much to do. I'm heading to swim with the manatees now.

[@dannyd-rockmahaffey3087]

@@coyotefeeder Oh cool...appreciate the report!!! Have fun

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Danny - we had a GREAT time there!! -Elizabeth

[@joshuabond1423]

I am a local and it was just a crappy year for scallops. We went out a few times and never got more than a gallon. Still always had fun but hopefully next year will be better.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Joshua Bond: It was a great time even though we only got a few. It is the experience and the journey for us, not necessarily the destination. Looking forward to next year! - Capt Dan

[@Sman798]

That is my home area...been out there every year. The deputy was right...the scallops were hard to find this year!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

James Moody: That’s what everyone told us. Hard to imagine how any scallop can survive and thrive to the following year though with all of the hoards of people there to take them each year. -Capt Dan

[@JohnSmith-pr8qj]

Born and raised Citrus County

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

That's awesome!! We'll have to hit you up if we head up there again! -Elizabeth & Capt. Dan

[@Rockwell19701]

John. I just moved my family to The Inverness area. Is there an area that’s better than others for scalloping ?

[@nxtround4488]

next time nice way to finish off the day is to visit the 3 sisters springs at the end of the river

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

NXTROUND: Absolutely! We only had the one day this time but, plan to do a 3 day trip next year. -Capt Dan

[@callmepokey1]

I thought scallop season there was around July....I have friends who say its a blast there, also they say pay the money to let them crack them for you, by the end you will wish you had. .Lol another great video ! thanks

[@coyotefeeder]

callmepokey1 my understanding is there's no more commercial shucking. Doing it yourself is part of the fun.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

We caught the very tail end of the season this year - definitely something we would do again - but like you said, we would go earlier! -Elizabeth

[@rijoanfahim2018]

wow nice place

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

It really was both gorgeous and super friendly in and around Crystal River!! -Elizabeth

[@AbbyBrian]

Looks like you had fun Guys. Enjoyed the Video , it had a different feel to it and the music was nice. What did you think about the Mercury four Stroke ? A Friend from Washington State has twin 150 Merc 4 strokes on his 25 ' Grady - White and loves them . Way better fuel economy over his previous Yamaha 2 Strokes. Brian

[@coyotefeeder]

Brian O the Twin River Marina has had great luck with the motors. As you can imagine lots of folks with different experience levels drive their boats and they have been holding up well.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Brian - Yeah - much better fuel efficiency and super quiet. It seemed reliable and powerful! Being on the pontoon was a different experience than our center console and we had a great time!! -Capt. Dan & Elizabeth

[@MikeHugginsakapain]

The next time you guys go out scalloping bring em to the shed of old homosassa and have the local boys clean them so fast and clean You won't believe how fast they are

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Mike Pain: great advice Mike!

[@calvinh.8882]

That's cool, I live in Crystal River, and I went to school with Deputy Beagan, he's a good guy. I knew y'all was a bit late in the year for Scalloping, but I hope you at least had a fun get away.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Hey, small world! He really was a cool guy! We told him about the channel and he was so gracious when we asked his permission to include him in the video. We did come at the tail end of the season and didn't know what to expect. Like Capt. Dan said, those 5 scallops could have been 5 dozen and we wouldn't have been happier. We had a great time! -Elizabeth & Capt. Dan

[@Tungoon]

Was there a few years back and we filled our bags in three feet of water in 3 hrs

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Man, we need to go with you next time! 😂 -Elizabeth

[@jmarsh746]

Hoping to go scalloping this week out of crystal river while we are down here. Itd be my guess that these spots aren't reachable by canoe so I'd have to rent a boat? Any help would be awesome!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

I think you def need a boat or at least a kayak

[@JustMike2791]

That looked like a fun trip. I enjoyed the editing, nice work. Thanks for sharing.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

We had a BLAST! Tried a little something different with the editing this time, so THANK YOU for the feedback. Honestly, I wasn't sure how it would come out, so I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment! -Elizabeth

[@douglasthemis9954]

Glad to see you folks ! good ole boy sheriff! not that many scallops but what the heck!Still a great vid! look forward to your next one TIGHT LINES! GOD BLESS!

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Douglas Themis: Thanks Douglas. We had an awesome time meeting David, his fiance’, and the local Sheriff, who was awesome by the way. Really provided us with some very helpful information. Good times! -Capt Dan

[@johnkelly2860]

Hey guys, excellent video. I enjoyed the ride along. Florida is such an amazing place. One day I hope to be hanging out down there with all you guys. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

John- It really IS so amazing and extremely diverse!! We had such a great time in the Nature Coast! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment! -Elizabeth & Capt. Dan

[@zippytheoldhippy8418]

I will be sure to let you know somehow as to when I'll be coming down that way. Just getting over flu.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

zippy the old hippy: Hope you are feeling better soon. -Capt Dan & Elizabeth

Beautiful Video. It reminded me here in Brazil where I fish. Hug and good fishing!👍🎣😉

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Thank you SO much, Suellen! It really was totally different for us and gorgeous! Hope you are well! Can't wait to see your next video! -Elizabeth & Capt. Dan

[@skip3695]

Hey great videos as always. I still have yet to put my Triumph 210cc in the water because last time I was going to do it was when the hurricane decided to ruin my trip. But such is life. I am going to try to make a trip down some time in the Oct. 8th to the 17th time frame. I was thinking about hitting the keys. My wife is giving me a hard time about going solo on my first trip offshore. I don’t suppose you or someone you know down there would like to show me the ropes?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

skip leger: Let us know when you get down to the Keys and if I’m in town would love to go out with you and chum up some big ones! - Capt Dan

[@skip3695]

@@FloridaFishingCouple Well as long as the weather holds out I should be arriving next week Wednesday and I'll be there until Friday evening. I was supposed to have more time off but I'll Take what I can get.

[@johnkester5926]

our suppose to bring your bumpers when you're cruising!

[@ProjectReel]

Looked like a great time, I know you two will rake em up next time around.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Fishing with Jeff: Absolutely! I am getting stoked for our next time out: Scallops beware!! - Capt Dan

[@baitguru9197]

If I hadn't towed my boat down from Dallas, Texas, I will rent a pontoon from the same location (4 different times). Always go where the other boats a harvesting, just don't get too close and please be careful of other snorkelers, as most people don't recognize the legal distance you are allowed to stray away from your Dive Flag. I see you collected both a scallop, and a starfish. We normally collect 5 gallons among my family of 4. Last time we inadvertently dropped a star fish into a cooler 1/2 full of scallops, and simultaneously the scallops went berserk, and started squirting, in an attempt to relocate away from the star fish. If I tow my boat down, I will have a very small 350watt Honda generator, and small dry vacuum in the cuddy. When cleaning, after soaking them in Ice/water for several hours (they should open), I find that a grape fruit spoon (has a slight cutting edge) helps open the scallops. A small dry vacuum (control of the vacuum is a perfect job for a guest or young child) is used to suck out all the "guts" ( We usually take these out to deeper water for fishing and chum up other fish). Then continue using the spoon to peel away the remain small abductor muscle. Thanks for the video

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Bait Guru: Great info for us for next year for sure. Wow! Towing the boat from Dallas is a haul! - Capt Dan

[@johnlukasik8045]

So, How many tickets did that sheriff give you ?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

None actually. He was a real nice guy. Hope to get back up there this season.

[@mikesims7886]

Well shoot, guess you can't win every time you play but you convinced me that you enjoyed your day anyway. Nice video ... I'm sure you'll get 'em next time! As always, was a pleasure seeing you two again.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Mike Sims: Thanks Mike! It is a beautiful location and was something very different for us to try. - Capt Dan

[@dagooos]

She’s cute

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

👍👍👍

[@holland1904]

please save the shells for me if you don't cook them in the shells. Gd bless.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

So sorry, Debbie!! We put them all back! -Elizabeth

[@marshallsadventure4234]

If y'all like to do bass fishing the Suwannee river in mayo Florida great area

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

That would be awesome!! Thanks for the insight! -Elizabeth & Capt. Dan

[@marshallsadventure4234]

@@FloridaFishingCouple Suwannee river rendezvous is the best place to stay in mayo Fl it you guys do go

[@DanTheFishMan]

Why didn't you keep them?

[@kennyvelez8060]

Sorry you had a bad time Scalloping in my neck of the woods next time you come up this way message me I'll put you on the scallops, fishing, boat rides, and diving, and great food as well, I'm coming down to the keys with my family possibly in May, I'll try to meet up with you if your not to busy, Hope to see you then,,,

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Kenny Velez: Sounds good Kenny, hit us up next May and if we are in town we can meet up. - Capt Dan

[@toneydriver3459]

Brought those scallops in to just kill them too much fresh water at twin rivers marina they still icing where you dropped them

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Aw, damn, that was not our intention….

[@johnkester5926]

What's with the gloves?

[@tommygunz8692]

There still is nice people in this world

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

There really are, Tommy! It's always refreshing to meet genuinely good people, and EVERYONE we met on this trip made us just love Crystal River. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment!! -Elizabeth

[@dougsmith8950]

How come you had to put them back? Is that the same Crystal river that runs near Ocala?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Doug - YES! This is the same Crystal River near Ocala! We didn't HAVE to put them back, but the truth is, it really wasn't enough to eat and for it to be so little, we thought it would be best to let them go. We had SUCH an amazing time and learned a lot!! -Elizabeth & Capt. Dan

[@tampadiamomdcenter1857]

ADVENTURE OF A LIFE TIME scallopadventures.com/ Scalloping season in Crystal River and Homosassa, Florida runs from July to September. Enjoy the pristine habitat of Florida’s Nature’s Coast. You will be snorkeling in 3 to 8 feet of water in our grass beds off the coast of Crystal River and Homosassa, FL. Snorkeling in our waters is an adventure of a lifetime that can be enjoyed by the entire family. scallopadventures.com/

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Can’t wait to go back!

[@ChuckTaylor-ct6fq]

It would have been funny if the guy gave you numbers to a seriously shark infested area .

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Funny for whom?!?! 🦈 😂😅😂

[@michaelrutledge7048]

Been there, done that. Cool place... but it ain’t the Keys!!

[@cashtaylor434]

I live that

[@bruceevans3031]

2 bumpers....

[@offbrandflinterd4433]

Why are you wearing glove i

[@bruceevans3031]

You are dragging a bumper.

[@gwdonthewater]

Great place but im in the keys cudjoe key lets fish just got here today new sea pro but its blowing till tuesday hit me up

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Brian Hall: Damn, it’s been blowing for 2 weeks now with no end in sight!! -Capt Dan

[@bruceevans3031]

No weight belt....

[@joeb2988]

You guys were way too deep. All the scallops we got this year were all found in chest deep water. Great video anyway.

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

Joe B: I guess you just never know. All of the locals were telling us they were deep because of all the rain. In the end, you were right; we finally found them in about 4 feet of water. -Capt Dan

[@krabrangoonies1071]

The freezers gross

[@skip3695]

Hey great videos as always. I still have yet to put my Triumph 210cc in the water because last time I was going to do it was when the hurricane decided to ruin my trip. But such is life. I am going to try to make a trip down some time in the Oct. 8th to the 17th time frame. I was thinking about hitting the keys. My wife is giving me a hard time about going solo on my first trip offshore. I don’t suppose you or someone you know down there would like to show me the ropes?

[@FloridaFishingCouple]

skip leger: give us a shout out when you come down. If we are in town at the time we will definitely hook up and show you around. -Capt Dan

[@skip3695]

Thanks! Not sure why my comment posted twice but I appreciate the response.