Scallop season not affected by Tropical Storm Elsa Taylor Simpson
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STEINHATCHEE, Fla. (WCJB) - For the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee scalloping is the ultimate sport. Scallop season usually runs from the beginning of July to September, but this year the season began in June.
When Tropical Storm Elsa came people here said it was a quick-moving storm. For those looking for scallops, the water rising has changed how to find them.
“Clarity of the water gets a little bit foggier so you can’t quite see them, but it hasn’t been that bad. In certain areas we’ve still been able to find plenty of scallops and my customers are still getting their limits we’re finding bigger scallops now since the season is going on,” said Nita Chester a boat captain that teaches people how to find scallops.