Water Activities: Bay Snorkeling

St. Joseph Bay is a designated State of Florida Aquatic Preserve

Snorkeling is really simple and enjoyed by people of all ages. All you really need is a mask and snorkel to enjoy the calm, protected waters of St. Joseph Bay, where you can stand in depths of 3-5 feet in most places you'll explore. Swim fins may help move you along, or get you a little deeper.

Snorkeling is the preferred method for gathering scallops, during the annual July 1 - September 10 season. All snorkelers should display a diver down flag to alert boaters passing by. Please help us promote our marine habitat by not collecting other shell specimens from the bay and instead by collecting shells from the beach.

Scallop and snorkeling group trips are available at Port St. Joe Marina, and many small charter operators take private trips. A variety of equipment is available for rental and purchase from the operators below: