About Our Oyster Farm

The Fishery

There's a lot that goes into farming oysters, looking after lobsters and selling shellfish, some of it more interesting than other parts, but it's mostly all fun. If you are interested on the goings on at the Fishery here's some stories that you might enjoy.

The Illusive Native Lobster

The Illusive Native Lobster

I am sure you are wondering why we don't have any native lobsters in stock at the moment, given that it's summer and they are in season. It's down to one thing; the weather.
Goodbye Native Oysters!

Goodbye Native Oysters!

It is that time of year again when we say goodbye to native oysters until the end of September.
Why Lobsters are so expensive

Why Lobsters are so expensive

It's down to one thing - the weather. The boats just haven't been able to go out as it's not safe.

Snow Excuse

Snow Excuse

Even though the snow and the drifts caused us absolute chaos it really was beautiful. 
It's a bit snowy and really cold.

It's a bit snowy and really cold.

We are sorry to announce that we aren't taking any website orders for delivery this week as we can't be confident that it will get to you. 
NEW IN: Hard Shell Clams

NEW IN: Hard Shell Clams

Hard Shell, Cherrystone, Littleneck or Quahog these clams have lots of names, but one thing is for sure, they are delicious...
Native Oysters Are Back!

Native Oysters Are Back!

We are delighted to announce that Native Oysters are back in season and ready to eat...
Lets talk crabs...

Lets talk crabs...

Our crabs come to us all the way from Cornwall, Cornish brown crabs are considered to be among the finest crabs in the world...
Why oysters are good for you

Why oysters are good for you

We think oysters are delicious and the more you learn about these little molluscs the more amazing they become...
The Price of Lobsters

The Price of Lobsters

As you may have noticed the price of our Canadian Lobsters is a bit more than usual so we thought we should explain why.

 

Oyster Spatting Ponds

Oyster Spatting Ponds

Here at the Fishery we grow two types of oysters, Native and Rock or to give them their proper names Ostrea Edulis and Crassostrea Gigas...

 

Native Oyster Regeneration

Native Oyster Regeneration

Three years ago we invested in millions of tiny native oyster spat to regenerate our native oyster beds the oysters are doing well but it takes time and patience...