Gay Fish

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1948 Sea Island Pkwy
Saint Helena Island, SC 29920

Gay Fish Company is a veteran and family-owned shrimp business that has been a staple in the Lowcountry since 1948. Situated on St. Helena Island, SC, they specialize in providing fresh, locally sourced seafood and shrimp directly from the docks. With a rich history spanning over 75 years, Gay Fish Company has been serving families, fishermen, and tourists with a commitment to delivering the freshest seafood available.

Their market specials include a variety of fresh offerings like wild-caught local shrimp, Virginia lump crab meat, scallops, mussels, clams, crab legs, and shucked oysters. Additionally, they cater to special orders for bulk seafood purchases, making it convenient for customers to prepare for their next big event or gathering.

More than just a seafood market, Gay Fish Company also provides Southern favorites like Frogmore Stew ingredients, condiments, dry spices, grits, hot sauce, and locally made key lime pie. Visitors can even enjoy a discount for life by purchasing one of their thermal totes and participate in efforts to protect the environment through their involvement in recycling programs.

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4.562 reviews
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Russ M.
9/8/2025

Fantastic!!! Little local seafood market right on a canal. Shrimp boats right outside! Purchased the Low Country Party Pack for 6. Absolutely delicious!!! Shrimp, sausage, crab, red potatoes,...

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Katie N.
9/3/2025

Mostly shrimp & fish options. Didn't have shellfish or crustaceans options. Very friendly & quick service and fairly clean considering it's a seafood market. They do provide ice for traveling

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Ashlee M.
6/12/2025

Super friendly staff. Great selection. I seemed like they handled food safety well, which is important to me with this type of fresh seafood situation. Literally fresh off the boat -- and the boat...

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Joan B.
7/28/2024

Open 6 days a week for fresh shrimp and other seafood The ladies are super helpful A must stop for fresh seafood

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Kate F.
7/14/2024

This place is a seafood market. We got shrimp, snapper, and sushi graded tuna and brought it home to grill. Everything was fresh and delicious. The prices are really reasonable. If I lived in the...

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