About
Let's Pet is the kind of independent, in-person fish store that Winston-Salem hobbyists are genuinely glad exists. It's a general pet shop at heart — birds, reptiles, small animals, and a wall of supplies — but its live fish department has built a real local following. As one delighted regular put it, "Hey Winston-Salem!
" Reviewers keep coming back for a freshwater selection that leans toward bigger, more interesting specimens; a recent visitor praised the "good selection of larger fish," and you'll find everything from community livebearers like swordtails to oddball finds the big-box stores tend to skip. The space is compact and packed to the gills, so part of the fun is browsing — "you never know what you'll find," as one shopper noted. Aquarium snails, feeder insects at budget-friendly prices, tanks, and hard-to-source equipment are all available in Winston-Salem, NC right off the shelf.
If you've been searching for freshwater fish for sale near me without driving to a chain, this is where local keepers tend to point you. What sets the shop apart is the staff. Victoria is repeatedly singled out as knowledgeable and kind, Lucas runs a friendly, professional team, and longtime associate Susan earns her own shout-outs.
They'll talk through care, food, and stocking honestly instead of upselling — the trait reviewers say keeps them loyal for years. One customer even shared buying a fish that revealed a distinctive marking once it settled in, christening him "Nick Fury" on the spot. It isn't a flawless shop — some reviewers have raised concerns about crowded tanks and animal housing, worth knowing before you visit.
Still, for personable, in-person guidance and a freshwater stock the chains can't match, Let's Pet remains a Winston-Salem, NC fish store that local aquarium keepers keep recommending.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Let's Pet in Winston-Salem, NC
Let's Pet stocks invertebrates, livebearers and freshwater fish for sale in Winston-Salem, NC. As a fish store serving Winston-Salem, NC, it also carries dry goods, fish food and aquarium equipment and offers aquarium consultations.
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Highlights
What makes them special
- Independent Winston-Salem fish store with a freshwater livestock selection known for larger, harder-to-find specimens
- Staff like Victoria, Lucas, and Susan repeatedly praised for honest, knowledgeable guidance over upselling
- Carries aquarium snails, feeder insects, tanks, and hard-to-source equipment the big-box stores skip
- Longtime, locally owned Winston-Salem staple with regulars going back years
- Some reviewers note concerns about crowded tanks and animal housing
From keepers
Customer reviews
“The service was great. But, I noticed an Oscar fish in a very small tank and had no room to move around. Please address this. Thanks.”
— Chad Brooks3.08 hours ago“A great place for supplies and uncommon pets. I got a baby rat and its so full of life and doing well”
— Ellee Carroll5.0a week ago“Update: the owner is trying to say I am confused and didn’t get a neglected bird from their store. IT WAS FROM YOUR store. Remove it and I’ll post more. I got a bird from YOUR store. I adopted a bird here that was severely neglected. They know nothing about birds. They should stop enabling the breeder they use. Disgusting. Go somewhere else please.”
— Racheal Rasho1.0a week ago“Friendly people and have a good selection of larger fish”
— jessica howard5.03 weeks ago“Love this spot the staff are awesome very welcoming and informative 😎😎😎”
— L ROSADO5.03 weeks ago“Always visit when on this side of town. You never know what you'll find. Much better than the big box stores”
— Andrew Phillips5.0a month ago“Love the staff, especially Victoria. She is very knowledgeable and kind!”
— Tammy Blacklock5.0Edited a month ago“Took my son here today for 2 snails! The employee that helped me was so nice and helped me out a lot! I will definitely be back again!”
— Taylor McElrath5.0a month ago“The staff is amazing”
— Katia Terry5.02 months ago“My go to place for my pets”
— brandon oneal5.02 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (336) 784-6200 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Let's Pet.