seafood

Baja Bay

Diver-caught Bay Scallops are the best available in the Pacific. A complex ocean flavor.

Sweet, Firm, Clean

Baja Bays are some of the rare fresh bay Scallops found in our domestic market place. In general, the only fresh Bay Scallop produced in the States is the Nantucket Bay Scallop available in small numbers from November through March. The “Sea of Cortez” Bay scallop is again a “Hand Harvested” product, landed by Divers in shallow waters off the coast of Baja. The shucked abductor muscle grades between 60-80 counts per pound. Ceviche, Gratin, Crudo, Saute.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
Catarina Scallop, La Almeja Catarina, Pacific Calico

  • Species Name

    Scallops

  • Latin Name

    Argopecten ventricosus

  • Origin

    Sea Of Cortez Lagunas

  • Harvest Method

    Hand Cultivated

  • Range & Habitat

    Southern California & Mexico

  • Producer

    Baja Peninsula Fleet

Seasonality
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round

Range & Habitat

about the fishery

Baja Peninsula Fleet

From small fishing villages along the northern part of the Baja Peninsula, Day Boat Fishermen set out in small Wooden Pangas for a day of hand lining and scallop diving. The honor of tradition and familial unity are drivers in this amazing Day Boat program. 

Fishermen - The Quintero Family, Ortega Cruz, Elmar King, Paisa Ocegueda

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