Local oysters?

[mollybelle]

Well,its almost that time.Any ideas when the oyster beds will be open? I know its all about the water temp.We will be doing a long weekend at Folly the first week in oct.I can't wait!

[wallyg]

any idea when the season ends? headed down there may 1 and hoping we aren't too late.

[mollybelle]

I don't know for sure,but I think thats too late.Do this,take advantage of whats in season,enjoy softshells! The oyster and softshell seasons have started and ended early the last couple of years.I don't know about everone else,but I'm blammin' Al Gore.

[wallyg]

This says May 15...so I figured I'd be cutting it awfully close.
http://www.dnr.sc.gov/marine/shellfis...

[Sue in Mt P]

You should be able to find some when it gets colder. See if any local fire departments have oyster roasts as fund raisers.

[kengk]

I'm not sure I have ever had any Carolina oysters. Do any of them find their way to Savannah?

[Sue in Mt P]

There's no telling. The sooner the water cools, the sooner they'll harvest. October is early, but possible. Call Bowen's and ask when you get there.

[carolinadawg]

Local where? This board covers 3 states.

[mollybelle]

Sorry, I'm thinking Charleston, Bull's Bay, McCellanville and Stump Sound NC.

Rob