1.25 lb Live Maine Lobster

Live NOAA FishWatch

Sustainably Sourced
Wild-Caught
Antibiotic-Free
Guaranteed to Arrive Alive
Weight Range: 1.20 to 1.42 lbs. per Lobster

$65.98

Bring the Maine Coast Home With 1.25 lb. Live Lobster

The best way to reinvigorate a stale dinner routine is to include some fresh food items to the menu. Nothing is fresher than live Maine lobster shipped directly to your door and cooked right in your kitchen. Experience a true Maine tradition at home with 1.25 lb. live lobsters sourced responsibly from the Gulf of Maine. These lobsters are great for boiling, steaming, baking, or grilling. Or you can fully cook the lobster, extract the meat, then use it in any one of our chef-prepared lobster recipes.

Why The Maine Lobster Fishery Is Considered Sustainable

Maine's lobster fishery is considered one of the most sustainable in the world. Some of the regulations that ensure sustainability include:

  • Size Regulations: Fishers must release lobsters that are either too small or too large, protecting juvenile and breeding adults.

  • Protection of Egg-Bearing Females: Egg-bearing females are marked with a V-notch and released, protecting important breeders.

  • Trap Limits and Gear: Trap limits and escape vents prevent overfishing and allow smaller lobsters to grow.

  • Limited Entry: The fishery limits the number of licenses issued, controlling the number of active participants to prevent overfishing.

Our Commitment to Traceability

We ensure every lobster is traceable back to the dock where it was caught. From harvest to delivery, we track each step of the supply chain to maintain transparency and sustainability. This commitment guarantees the freshest, highest-quality lobsters while supporting responsible fishing and giving our customers confidence in their seafood's origins.

We source our live lobsters directly from independently owned wharfs, some just a few miles from our headquarters here in Maine and others all along the coast. Each day the docks trace their landings to the lobstermen who catch them, and we trace our lobsters to each dock where they landed.

Generally speaking, you should expect to get 3.2 oz of meat every 1 lb. of hard-shell lobster, so you can expect about 4 ounces of meat per 1.25 pound lobster. We recommend 6-8 ounces of meat per person so we recommend 1-2 of these per person.

Lobster is a nutritious seafood rich in lean protein, essential for muscle repair and overall health. It is also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health, reduce inflammation, and may improve brain function. Additionally, lobster contains important vitamins and minerals like vitamin B12, zinc, and selenium, promoting immune and nervous system health.

Maine Lobster Now offers next-day delivery for orders placed Monday through Friday by 8AM ET, with delivery available Tuesday through Saturday. Saturday deliveries may require an additional fee and are subject to availability. Orders are shipped with dry ice or gel packs to ensure freshness. Shipping may be affected by holidays or weather conditions. Customers are encouraged to inspect their package upon arrival and report any issues immediately with photos. For more details, refer to their shipping policy.

Handle live lobsters carefully and cook them the day they arrive, as survival isn't guaranteed overnight once delivered. Store them in the refrigerator, either in the box or wrapped in damp paper with seaweed, but do not use an air-tight container, ice, or freshwater. Be cautious when handling lobsters, as their claws and tails can cause injury, especially if they arrive without bands.

To cook a 1.25-pound lobster, bring a large pot of salted water to a rapid boil. Gently place the live lobster headfirst into the pot, ensuring it’s fully submerged. Cover the pot, return the water to a boil, and cook for 9-10 minutes until the lobster shell turns bright red and the meat becomes opaque. Once done, remove the lobster from the pot, allow it to cool for a few minutes, then crack the shell and serve with melted butter or your favorite dipping sauce.

To ensure your lobster is perfectly cooked and safe for consumption, cook it to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). For accuracy, use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the tail. Once it reaches this temperature, your lobster is ready to enjoy!

Learn How To Cook Live Lobsters With Ease!

Check out our step by step instructions on how to cook live lobster written by Julian and team... check out our special local guest Vanessa Seeder with our video walk throughs!

Customer Reviews

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Sylvia P.
Love Maine Lobster

Always a pleasure to celebrate my husbands' birthday with live Maine lobsters. They are so good and such a special treat.

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Richard P.
MAINE LOBSTER NOW

Maine lobster now is impeccable, their lobsters, little neck clams, and steamers were so fresh and tasty. It was our first order with them and my order was packaged, and delivered in 24 hours. When ordering I was told that they would contact me when my order was shipped and also when to expect it and it was delivered at the time they told us. We live in Texas mind you! The lobsters were packed with rock weed, little necks were in a sack and the steamers in a tray,. Our lobsters and clams were very much alive. They also included how to prepare and cook them. If I have that occasional hankering for the freshness and tastiest seafood I’ll certainly order from them again.
Thank you Maine Lobster Now, many companies make a commitment on their service and freshness. You folk get it done.

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Jesus I.
Birthday present

It was delivered just in time for my Mom’s birthday. It was live and delicious you can taste the freshness of it.
Thank you Maine Lobster!

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Dana M.
Lobsters were great they always

Lobsters were great they always are. We were told we would get 4 lobster tails with our purchase and only received 2. Not a big deal but the quality is always great taste is amazing.

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Bruce C.
Excellent Lobster, Customer and Price

I ordered 9 Lobster to celebrate and thank the people that worked on and helped sell my mothers house. There was an issue the the delivery of the order. I contacted customer service they they took care of it right away. The Lobsters were awesome and the customer service and price were awesome as well. I used to use a well known competitor prior and now will only use Main Lobster Now going forward. Thank you Maine Lobster Now for making our celebration a great success!!!