Little Skookum Shellfish Growers
About Little Skookum Shellfish Growers
Founded by Irish immigrant Jeremiah Lynch who arrived during the California Gold Rush. After finding no gold, he headed north and discovered Little Skookum Bay, where he homesteaded and discovered oyster beds. The business has been passed down through six generations and is currently owned by Lisa and Brett Bishop.
Farm details
- Cultivation Method
- bag to beach
- Growing Waters
- Little Skookum Inlet, South Puget Sound, Washington
Oysters from Little Skookum Shellfish Growers
Little Skookum
US West CoastA sweet, musky Pacific oyster from Little Skookum Inlet in South Puget Sound. Deep-cupped with plump, buttery meat, mild brininess, and distinctive melon-scented sweetness with a clean vegetable finish.
Skookum
US West CoastA sweet, mild Pacific Northwest oyster from South Puget Sound's Little Skookum Inlet. Melon-scented with low brininess and a creamy, herbaceous finish. Farmed since 1883 using rack & bag to beach cultivation.