Maine lobster prices vary with lobster size, product format, quantity and delivery. A dockside price for a whole live lobster is not directly comparable with a shipped order, a restaurant meal or a pound of picked lobster meat.
Current Maine lobster prices: use the selected product
Price examples checked September 21, 2026: The four-count option for 1 lb Live Maine Lobster was listed at $139.99, or about $35 per lobster. The listed lobster weight includes its shell.
For comparison, the 1 lb claw-and-knuckle option for Fresh Lobster Meat was listed at $84.99. That is cooked, picked meat, so it should not be compared pound-for-pound with whole live lobster. These are dated product examples before any applicable checkout adjustments, not statewide market averages.
Check the current live lobster selection and selected options for today’s price, availability and delivery dates.
What affects the price?
- Size and quantity: Compare the same lobster weight and number of lobsters.
- Product format: Live lobster, tails and picked meat involve different yields and preparation.
- Supply and demand: Landings, weather and holiday demand can affect availability. A particular month does not guarantee the lowest price.
- Handling and delivery: Packing a perishable order and delivering it to your address adds costs that a local pickup price may not include.
- Preparation: Cooked, shelled meat saves work, which matters when comparing the cost of an entire meal.
Local retail versus a shipped lobster order
A wharf or local market price usually describes a local purchase. With an online order, compare the selected seafood, packaging and checkout shipping charge together. Check whether an advertised figure is per lobster, per pound or for the full package.
How to compare value
- Choose your guest count and preferred seafood format.
- Compare matching sizes and quantities.
- Read what is included in a dinner or bundle instead of assuming sides and tools are the same.
- Calculate the delivered total per person, including the rest of the menu.
- Confirm the delivery date and storage plan before ordering.
For a hands-on dinner, live lobster may be the right fit. For rolls, salads or pasta, picked meat can be more convenient. The better value is the option that meets your serving and preparation needs at the current delivered price.
