A Water Street crew member at work on the boat at sunrise

From a small dock operation to the Florida Panhandle’s largest seafood distributor.

Family-owned on the Apalachicola waterfront since 1987.

Built on one simple goal.

Steve Rash founded Water Street Seafood in 1987 on Water Street in Apalachicola, a small town with a big fishing tradition. The goal was simple: buy the best seafood coming off the boats and get it to customers faster than anyone else.

That goal built every step between the water and your business: our own Gulf fishing fleet, Florida Oyster Farms, an in-house processing facility, and a refrigerated fleet running 20+ daily routes.

A visiting chef holding a large grouper beside a member of the Water Street team aboard a boat
Water Street employees standing together beside a refrigerated delivery truck

Still family-owned. Still personal.

Every customer works with a dedicated sales representative who understands their menu, volume, and seafood requirements.

Boat to door in 24 hours or less.

We handle the catch from sourcing through delivery, with our own people involved at every step.

  1. Crew at work aboard a fishing boat alongside the dock

    Fishing & Sourcing

    Our fishing fleet works alongside a network of suppliers vetted for quality and responsibility. We prioritize wild-caught Gulf seafood and work with fishermen who follow seasonal regulations and catch limits.

    See What We Catch
  2. Aerial view of curved rows of oyster cages in Apalachicola Bay at Florida Oyster Farms

    Florida Oyster Farms

    Our Rattlesnake Cove oysters are 100% Florida grown in Apalachicola Bay and tumble-finished for a deep cup and uniform shell. We support research, conservation, and habitat restoration in the bay.

    Explore Our Oysters
  3. Water Street employees cutting and preparing fish in the processing facility

    In-House Processing

    Our team handles filleting, portioning, custom weight cuts, shrimp processing, oyster shucking, and smoked fish in our HACCP-certified facility.

    Discuss Your Specifications

Refrigerated delivery, six days a week.

Our fleet runs Monday through Saturday, year-round, and nationwide freight is also available. Your sales representative confirms the schedule for your location.

Ask About Delivery
20+
refrigerated routes every day
6
days a week, year-round
24 hr
from boat to door, or less

Certified and licensed.

HACCP Certified
Our processing facility follows Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point protocols.
Fresh From Florida
Certified by the Florida Department of Agriculture.
Multi-State Licensed
18+ active fishing and dealer licenses across multiple states.

Work with a team that knows the seafood business inside and out.

We move fast, we take quality seriously, and we look out for each other. From our fishermen and processors to our drivers and sales team, everyone here plays a part in getting the freshest seafood to our customers faster than anyone else.

A Water Street crew member holding a freshly landed fish at the dock at sunrise
  • Two Water Street cutters portioning fillets at the processing table

    Processing & Packing

    Skilled processors and packers who handle every species with care in our in-house facility.

  • Crew and a forklift in the Water Street cold-storage warehouse

    Logistics & Delivery

    Route drivers and warehouse crew keeping 20+ daily routes running six days a week.

  • A Water Street team member working at his desk in the office

    Sales, Purchasing & Technology

    Relationship-driven sales, purchasing, and technology roles, working directly with chefs, retailers, distributors, and suppliers.

How to Apply

We hire year-round as the seasons and routes change. Send a note with your background and the kind of work you’re looking for.

Call (850) 653-8902Email adamsellers@waterstreetseafood.com