Hawks Point Oysters

Go To Oyster Index 

See image licensing info

Hawks Point Oyster Flavor Profile Characteristics

Hawk's Point Oysters are a Pacific Northwest oyster from one of the Willapa oyster appellations in Washington State.  In the Willapa Bay region there is a lack of industry and only a small population in the area.  These factors keep Willapa Bay one of the cleanest, most pristine estuarys in the continental United States. 

Hawk's Point Oysters are rack & bag farmed oysters. Rack & bag cultured oysters are grown in mesh cages or bags which are generally staked about one to two feet off the bottom.  Oysters raised by the rack & bag method are protected from predators and do not become cramped for space as they grow.  They also do not have to filter as much sand & mud in order to get nutrients, thus they grow faster.  They develop a deeper cup than beach cultured oysters.  However, if the oyster is raised entirely this way then they are pampered and their shells tend to be brittle which makes them difficult to shuck without breaking. 

 

See proper shellfish storage methods for the best way to maintain the shelf life and flavor of your oysters.

See our list of Where to buy Raw Oysters.