So, realistically, in terms of scalloping, there is zero difference relative to the hunting ground.
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Scalloping From Homosassaįirst and foremost, regardless of where you start, you will end up at the same scalloping patch – period. If you plan to go out on the opening weekend of scalloping, you need to head back up to the Crystal River. This is, of course, assuming you are planning to hit the waterways. If you skip this step like us, you will be in line for a couple of hours to use one of the public boat ramps. A catastrophic mistake unless you dock the night before. Our first journey to Homosassa, Florida, was on July 7 th, 2018, the first Saturday of the season for 2018. You can check out this historical mill on your way into town.
Less known is that it is home to Yule Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park. Like many towns on the west coast of Florida, it’s a throwback to simpler times. Homosassa is best known for two things – scalloping and the springs. Please read our disclosure and privacy policy for more information. Both offer treasures and both have their advantages. Is Homosassa better than The Crystal River? For some things, yes, for others, no. For others, I still prefer the Crystal River. For some of our friends that join us, it’s become the location of choice. Since 2018, we’ve scalloped and launched from Homosassa several times. For many Floridians, scalloping out of Homosassa is an annual event, a tradition, and many swear by Homosassa over the Crystal River. In 2018 we started scalloping out of Homosassa, which is considered the mecca of scalloping. I’ve previously written about scalloping at the Crystal River, but people always want to know if we have scalloped out of Homosassa.