Meet the Johnstons

We are 100% family owned, funded and operated oyster farm located between st. Michaels and Tilghman Island, Maryland. We're building on nearly 13 generations of family history farming and fishing on Maryland's eastern shore. We’re here to produce a beautiful oyster.

The Partnership

The relationship between Harris Creek and The Salt Line is an important one that has been forged through the years with trust and friendship. With Harris Creek being a family owned business, we understand that deep roots connect our relationship to the land where our oysters grow, and connect us to our work, and therefore each other.

About the Name

Our name comes from the true story of the Dancing Molly, run by three brave women, which escaped from capture during the 18th century Oyster Wars in the Chesapeake Bay. We’ve decided to honor these local legends by making their sloop our namesake.