Chesapeake Bay oyster farm

Chesapeake Bay • Maryland

Chesapeake Bay.
Raised in the Wild.

Premium Eastern oysters from the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River.
Grown at the ideal latitude and shipped at peak condition.

Cultivated for restaurants, distributors, and refined markets.
Available for local, regional, and national distribution.

Harvested to order  •  Handled with precision

Why 38° North

A Location.
A Standard of Excellence.

38° North is the latitude where our oysters are raised — at the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and the Potomac River. It is also our standard: a reflection of the water, the conditions, and the care behind every oyster we grow, harvest, and ship.

01

A Latitude. A Standard.

38° North is not just where we farm — it marks the precise latitude where the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River converge. It is a location defined by exceptional water quality, consistent tidal flow, and the mineral-rich conditions that produce some of the finest oysters in North America.

02

Precision in Every Step.

The name reflects more than geography. It reflects a discipline: harvest-to-order freshness, exacting size grades, and rigorous cold chain management from the moment an oyster leaves the water. Temperature is not an afterthought — it is part of the product.

03

The Right Conditions.

The right water. The right handling. The right standard. 38° North is a commitment to delivering an oyster that arrives at your kitchen exactly as it left ours — clean, cold, and at peak condition. That is the promise behind the name.

38 North Oysters wholesale boxes

For Restaurants & Buyers

Built for Restaurants.
Ready to Scale.

We supply premium oysters to restaurants, raw bars, and distributors with reliable volume, consistent grading, and cold chain integrity. Available for regional and national distribution.

Reliable Supply

Consistent volume year-round, harvest-to-order

Graded & Sized

2.5"-4"+

Cold Chain Integrity

Proper handling from water to your door

Freshly shucked 38 North oysters on dark slate
38 North oyster size grades with Maryland Oyster Ruler

GRADED

2.5"
–
4"+

Petite to
Grande

The Oyster

Eastern Oyster
Crassostrea virginica

Flavor Profile

Clean and briny with a slightly sweet finish. The confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River creates a distinct salinity balance that defines our oysters' character.

Size Grades

2.5"

Petite

3.0"

Standard

3.5"

Reserve

4"+

Grande

Ideal Use

Raw bar · Half-shell service · Grilling · Specialty dishes

The Farm

Where the Bay
Meets the River

Our farm sits at the confluence of the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River in Scotland, Maryland — a location that has defined oyster culture in America for centuries. The natural tidal flow, water temperature, and mineral composition of this intersection create ideal growing conditions for premium Eastern oysters.

38 North crew harvesting oysters in the Chesapeake Bay

Harvest day on the Chesapeake Bay — Scotland, Maryland

Oyster farmer in wetsuit working the cages

Breaking oysters so they have room to grow

Hand-sorting oysters by grade at the farm

Hand-sorted and graded to order

“Every oyster we ship was in the water within the last 24 hours.”

38° North Oysters · Scotland, Maryland

Aerial view of oyster cage rows on the Chesapeake Bay

Cage rows at the 38° North farm site

Crew loading harvested oysters onto the boat

Loading the harvest

38°N

Latitude

4

Size Grades

50+

Gallons Filtered / Day / Oyster

100%

Chesapeake Bay

Aerial view of Chesapeake Bay

Our Story

Raised in the Wild.
Built on the Bay.

38° North Oysters was founded on a simple belief: that the Chesapeake Bay produces some of the finest oysters in the world, and that they deserve to be treated accordingly — from the water they grow in, to the hands that harvest them, to the tables they reach.

We farm at 38° North latitude, where the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River meet. The water here is clean, the tides are consistent, and the conditions are ideal. We harvest to order, grade with precision, and ship with care — because the quality of what reaches your kitchen reflects the quality of what we do every day on the water.

From the Blog

Oyster Knowledge.
Straight from the Source.

Ready to Source
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Available for restaurants, raw bars, and distributors. Regional and national distribution available.