• Live Maine lobsters packed for overnight shipping
  • Live Maine lobster pack from Sea Salt Lobster in Saco, Maine
  • Live Maine lobster held over the tank in Saco, Maine
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Live Maine Lobsters • 4, 6, 8 or 12 Pack

Live Maine Lobsters • 4, 6, 8 or 12 Pack

Wild-caught in the Gulf of Maine.

  • Wild-caught, Gulf of Maine: Trap-caught in cold Atlantic water, never farmed.
  • Hard-shell only: Picked by hand for shell hardness and vigor.
  • Live, not frozen: Straight from our tank to your doorstep.
  • Priced by the pack: The price shown is for the whole pack, not per lobster.
$59.95 USD
$59.95 USD
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CAUGHT WILD

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HAND GRADED

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PACKED IN SACO

Description

Fresh live Maine lobster, available in a range of sizes to fit any occasion.

Our live Maine lobsters are sourced from the cold, clean waters of Maine and carefully handled to arrive fresh and lively at your door. Whether you're planning a classic lobster dinner, a summer seafood feast, or simply want to enjoy authentic Maine lobster at home, we've got the size for you.

Each lobster is sold live and carefully packed for shipping to help maintain quality and freshness.

Perfect for boiling, steaming, grilling, or creating your favorite Maine lobster recipe.

Fresh from Maine. Live when it arrives. A true taste of New England.

Shipping & Returns

Ships overnight in an insulated box with gel packs.

We ship Monday through Thursday so your order stays moving and lands before the weekend. Order by noon Eastern and it goes out that day.

Seafood is perishable, so items cannot be returned. If something arrives wrong, send us photos within 4 hours of delivery and we'll make it right. Live lobster photos have to show the lobsters flat on their backs.

How to cook it

Boil is the simplest and the hardest to get wrong. Big pot, heavily salted water, rolling boil, in head first, cover it.

Roughly 15 minutes for a 1 to 2 pound lobster, and about 20 minutes for anything over 2 pounds. Start counting when the water comes back to a boil.

Never fresh water before cooking. Never a sealed container in the fridge.

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Restaurant grade

Wild-caught Gulf of Maine

Family owned since 2009

The first 10 minutes

Open it on the counter, not over the sink

Everything ships in a single insulated box. Nothing loose, nothing rattling, nothing you have to figure out.

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    Cut the tape, lift the flap. They'll be alive and cold. That's normal.

  2. 02

    Move them to the fridge, or straight to the pot.

  3. 03

    Don't put them in fresh water. Ever.

  4. 04

    Cook within 24-48 hours for the best of it.

Open it on the counter, not over the sink
Open it on the counter, not over the sink
COLD WATER, SLOW GROWTH, STRICT RULES
COLD WATER, SLOW GROWTH, STRICT RULES

Cook within 24-48 hours for the best of it.

COLD WATER, SLOW GROWTH, STRICT RULES

It takes about seven years for a Gulf of Maine lobster to reach a pound. The water is cold enough that they grow slowly and put on dense, sweet meat instead of water weight.

They're hauled by hand off small day boats, one trap at a time, and measured on deck against limits Maine has been enforcing since 1872; undersized and oversized both go back over the rail.

serving restaurants and home cooks

Loved by kitchens & people around the world

4.9

Approval rating 99.2%
Customers Served 100,000+

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Hands Down the Freshest Lobster We've Ever Sourced!

Hands down the freshest lobster we've ever sourced. Our guests notice the difference. The quality never slips!

Emily R.

Head Chef, Driftwood Grill

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Once again I am not disappointed

Once again I am NOT disappointed! Everything arrived perfect! Can’t wait to get into the lobster bisque!

JS

jsheldon85

Repeat customer

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Guests Still Talking About It

From packaging to plate, everything felt premium. The lobster was rich, clean, and incredibly fresh.

SM

Sarah M.

Event planner

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Reliable Quality Every Time

We've tried a few seafood shippers and this one stands out for consistency and care. Beautiful product.

CP

Chris P.

Restaurant owner

Straight from Saco, Maine

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Frequently asked questions

Before you order

Are lobsters shipped alive?

Yes. They travel cold and dormant in an insulated box and they're alive when they land. Slow and barely moving is normal.

A single insulated box with gel packs, packed the same morning it ships and sent overnight. It's cold when it leaves Saco and cold when it lands.

Cook live lobster within 24 to 48 hours. Fridge only, never fresh water, never a sealed container.

Heavily salted water at a rolling boil, in head first, covered. Roughly 15 minutes for a 1 to 2 pound lobster and about 20 minutes for anything over 2 pounds. Bright red shell and a tightly curled tail means it's done.