Our Story
“Clam Daddy” Bill Mayer Sr. started as a wild clammer in 1968. He harvested wild clams behind Brigantine and sold them to local clam dealers. Eventually, Clam Daddy moved up the ranks and became a clam buyer and dealer himself.
With the decline of naturally setting clams, Bill along with a group of local clammers got together and started one of the first clam hatcheries in New Jersey.
Now, our family-owned and operated business is still producing and farming the best clams in New Jersey from that same hatchery in Brigantine. We serve local restaurants and seafood stores through the year with fresh local clams. We also sell at our local farmers market on Saturdays during the summer.
We are proud to operate a fully sustainable aquaculture farm. Aquaculture is the most eco-friendly type of farming. We are giving back to the environment while creating delicious seafood.
