Swinomish Shellfish Company

12/22/2025

12/15/2025

Due to the historic flooding and the poor water quality we are pausing our harvesting.

We are waiting for the waters to subside and for water quality testing to be conducted.

11/20/2025

Give thanks & pass the oysters! Nothing beats local fresh oysters with your family and friends!

07/03/2025

This week, a lot of folks are gathering for the Fourth - by the water, around the table, with people they care about. However you spend the holiday, we hope there’s something good from the sea, the land, and the heart at the center of it. Swing by our retail location in La Conner to get your Fourth of July oysters!

06/26/2025

Summer oysters are in. Find us in downtown La Conner at 708 S First St, open Thursday through Sunday. Same shellfish, new spot. 🦪 💙

05/29/2025

These oysters are heading somewhere new. We’re excited to announce that Swinomish Shellfish Company now has a retail space in downtown La Conner. Same shellfish, same waters, just right in the.

Come visit us at 708 S First St, open Thursday through Sunday. We’re proud to bring shellfish from Similk Bay directly to the La Conner community. 🌊🦪

05/22/2025

“We never just work for today. We work for the generations to come.” – Lorraine Loomis, 2004

Lorraine Loomis was a lifelong advocate for Indigenous fishing rights and a respected Swinomish leader in salmon recovery. In this 2004 interview, she’s speaking about salmon fisheries, but her words offer a glimpse into the vision and values she carried into all her work, including as the main visionary behind Swinomish Shellfish Company.

Through all of our work at Swinomish Shellfish Company, we strive to honor Lorraine’s lasting legacy. Every harvest is rooted in her vision: caring for our waters, honoring our traditions, and ensuring economic stability for future generations. Thank you, Lorraine, for all the work you’ve done to make Swinomish Shellfish Company possible. 💙🦪

Archival footage of Lorraine Loomis courtesy of Salmon Defense. Interview recorded January 15, 2004.

05/15/2025

What makes a Swinomish oyster different? It’s the deep cups, formed by carefully hand-flipping every bag. It’s the briny, mineral-rich flavor, developed from Similk Bay’s unique waters. It’s the freshness of oysters that are never wet-stored, harvested right before sale. And it’s the care of a business that puts community, quality, and the environment first.

We don’t cut corners. The quality speaks for itself. Order Swinomish oysters today and taste the difference. 🦪🌊

05/08/2025

Some oysters are just made for the grill. We like to combine gochujang paste, minced garlic, and butter on the stovetop, top our oysters generously, and flame-grill until bubbling and golden. This time, we finished with some fresh parsley and enjoyed with toasted sourdough. 🦪🔥

What’s your go-to topping for Swinomish oysters?

05/02/2025

We’ve all heard it before: “You should only eat oysters in months that contain the letter R.” But for Swinomish people, shellfish have long been a year-round gift from Similk Bay — even as the weather warms and the days grow longer.

Thanks to mindful farming and frequent testing, you can enjoy Swinomish shellfish safely any time of year. Order your spring oysters today! 🌊🦪

04/24/2025

Hard to say which is better, the oysters or the view. But together, they're pretty unbeatable.

Just 13 miles from our farm, serves Swinomish oysters from a perch high above Samish Bay. We’re grateful to be featured at a restaurant that highlights what makes this region so special. Next time you’re on Chuckanut Drive, stop in and treat yourself. 🤩🦪

04/22/2025

Every oyster we grow starts with the Earth — and we don’t take that for granted. Today and every day, we’re thankful for the land, the water, and the ecosystems that make our work possible. Happy Earth Day. 🌊🌍