Confirmation that the bay scallops on LI are kaput!

[Roccus7]

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

 

[OVERBORED]

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

 

[Snapprhead27]

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

 

[george]

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