Itinerary: Oyster Trail

Bay Brothers Seafood is a local owned Seafood Market in Plymouth, NC. Stephen Spruill, owner, has more than 15 years of commercial fishing experience. 26 live tanks seasonal hold soft shells crabs, crawfish, and several species of fish. Known for its fresh and high-quality seafood, the market offers a variety of options, including peel-and-eat shrimp, shrimp tacos, and fresh oysters. It’s a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike, providing a charming coastal vibe.

Co-owners Mandy Uticone and Chris Wyer are committed to bringing local sustainable seafood to our customers’ doorsteps. We have owned the farm for a year and a half and take pride in selling and delivering oyster packages to events and gatherings, or anyone interested in having fresh local Stump Sound Oysters.

Carolina Gold Oyster Company specializes in growing single oysters, rather than oysters that grow in a cluster. Our oysters are raised in the waters of Wards Creek, which is a small creek off North River. Looking for fresh, local oysters available year-round? Look no further! You can order oysters online in the comfort of your own home! Enjoy Carolina Gold Oysters today with free overnight shipping to your doorstep, ready to eat or cook!

Family-Raised Oysters from the Pamlico Sound. Sustainably grown and harvested year-round in the pristine waters of Eastern North Carolina, our oysters reflect generations of stewardship, hard work, and respect for the water. From our family to your table—pure, clean, and unmistakably Carolina. Pickups available in Greenville and Hyde County.

Grown with Respect. Sustainable for the Future. Ghost Fleet Oyster Company is a family owned and operated farm located in Topsail Sound and Traps Bay. We farm our signature “Topsail Jewel” oyster, lead educational farm tours and provide oyster shell recycling services. We’d love to show you the farm, book a tour today and learn why you can eat oysters every day of the year!

Our coastal farm tour blends salty air, oyster education, and barefoot adventure. Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast, eco-tourist, or simply curious about what it takes to grow an unordinary oyster, you’ll find this immersive experience unforgettable.

Located along the southern edge of the Mattmuskeet National Wildlife Refuge and north of the Pamlico Sound, we are in the heart of North Carolina’s northern coast. We specialize in making fresh, hand-picked Atlantic blue crab meat when crabs are in season. Our crab meat is the prime ingredient in a line of crab cakes we offer our customers year round.

Middle Sound Mariculture is a family owned shellfish mariculture operation located in Wilmington, NC. We currently farm oysters at three locations in southeastern NC, Masonboro Sound, Topsail Sound, and Stump Sound. Our mission is to sustainably produce top quality NC shellfish. The company was founded by two brothers in 2016 and produced its first crop of oysters in the fall of 2018 and our current annual production is just shy of half a million oysters and clams.

For over six generations, our family has worked the waters of eastern North Carolina, harvesting crabs, shrimp, oysters, clams, and varieties of fish. In 1984, we began growing delicious shellfish in the pristine waters of Core Sound located on the central banks of North Carolina. With three generations now working on our farms, we work to bring you high quality and sustainably grown clams and oysters.

N. Sea Oyster Co. is a North Carolina oyster farm dedicated to producing high-quality oysters while supporting the state’s growing aquaculture industry. Learn how oysters are cultivated, the role oyster farming plays in North Carolina agriculture and coastal communities and hear directly from the people working to produce local seafood. Whether you’re planning a coastal getaway, looking for educational farm experiences, or simply want to learn more about North Carolina agriculture, oyster farms offer a unique opportunity to experience the connection between farming, food and the environment. S …

Seafood Dealer/ Wholesaler/ Retailer – “Quality Without Question”. Family owned. Owned by Wayne and Connie Guthrie since 1992, they offer a variety of high-quality seafood, including clams, scallops, lobsters, trout, and more. Their motto is “Quality Without Question,” and they are dedicated to providing the best seafood to the community

Oysters Carolina is dedicated to providing the people of North Carolina with the freshest shellfish in the state. All of our oysters are pulled from the water the day they are delivered directly to you. Our award-winning oysters are also consistently rated one of the saltiest in the entire U.S. with an average salinity of 31ppt-33ppt. Oysters Carolina is proud to provide North Carolinians fresh North Carolina seafood. North Carolina has the best shellfish and Oysters Carolina has the freshest.

We’re your go to Seafood Market for Quality, fresh, local, affordable and sustainable seafood! Experience the difference & see why customers rave over us & why we were recently voted Beaufort’s Favorite Seafood Market! NC Made foods are also available.

Memorable boat adventures to Shackleford Banks, Cape Lookout and the Coastal Reserve. Search for wild horses, dolphins, sand dollars and other treasures. Learn the folklore and facts of these Outer Banks. It’s a get wet up close to nature experience that is perfect for all ages. Have you ever wondered how oysters are farmed and harvested? In cooperation with Roysters NC we offer a one of a kind sunset adventure to their oyster farm.

Pamlico Sound has long been a shell-fishing playground for locals and visitors alike. Clamming and oystering on weekends with their water-loving spaniel, husband and wife team Spurgeon Stowe and Katherine McGlade wanted to bring the unique freshness and flavor of Hatteras Island oysters to the general public. The Sound, calmed by the land break of Hatteras Island and constantly refreshed with tidal seawater produces oysters that have a clean salty taste. Consistently recognized as “the best I’ve ever tasted,” Slash Creek Oyster Company’s plump and creamy are hearlded in North Carolina and beyo …

Our triploid Henry oysters are the best around. You won’t be sorry with these beautiful oysters right out of the Pamlico Sound. The oyster farm is located north west of Sandy Bay just north of Hatteras village. We sort and tumble our oysters each week to ensure you get the best product possible. From our farm to your table, you can’t go wrong with Sticky Bottom Oysters!!

We are located in NC’s historic district of oysters, Stump Sound. Three little Spats is the largest oyster farm in Stump sound, producing oysters that are served in restaurants from NYC to Savannah, GA. Currently, we grow 4 brands of oysters — Permuda Island selects, Permuda Island petites, Olde Point Salts, and Carolina sweets.

Washington Crab is a seafood company with a processing facility, two restaurants, and a retail store. We have been serving Eastern NC since 1972. We also sell at numerous farmers’ markets on the weekends: Nash County, Wilson, Durham, Clayton, and Dirtbag Ales.