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Confirmation that the bay scallops on LI are kaput!

748 views·3 replies·by Roccus7

Roccus7MOD2024#1

NY Times article today. Very scary and sad. I did most of my scalloping in Orient Bay, back in the day...

Fishing for Scallops When the Scallops Are Nearly All Dead

Bay scallops brought prosperity and community to the people of Shelter Island. Today, most of the scallops are gone, but some fishermen haven’t given up hope.

Read entire article here: LI Scallops

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AdmiralOriginal Crew21,694 postsSince 2018

OVERBOREDFREE2024#2

I hope they come back. Peconic bay scallops are hands down the best I've ever tasted!

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Captain4,156 postsSince 2021

Snapprhead27FREE2024#3

I hope they come back. Peconic bay scallops are hands down the best I've ever tasted!

I might have to splurge If I find peconic Scallops

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Captain4,988 postsSince 2020

georgeADMIN2024#4

I have an excellent podcast on this very issue. They are my favorite delicacy of our bays.

Our Changing Waters - The Peconic Bay Scallop

Peconic Bay Scallops have proven to be very resilient. They are the jewel of the east end but are now facing their toughest battle yet

www.newyorkfishingpodcast.com

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CommodoreOriginal Crew5,158 postsSince 2018

Confirmation that the bay scallops on LI are kaput!

Fishing for Scallops When the Scallops Are Nearly All Dead​

Our Changing Waters - The Peconic Bay Scallop

Fishing for Scallops When the Scallops Are Nearly All Dead