Buying Lobster from Boats
Cribstone Lobster buys live lobster from local fishermen and keeps the wharf active as a working waterfront.
Wholesale lobster
Cribstone Lobster
Located on the working waterfront of Bailey Island, Cribstone Lobster is a true Maine lobster pound. Operating from Cook’s Wharf, we support the local fleet and our community by providing wharf services and direct access to the catch—whether you are buying live at our dock or receiving a fresh overnight shipment at your door.
Order OnlineLive lobster shipped overnight
At the WharfCook’s Lobster Pound
WholesaleBuying & selling lobster
BoatersFuel at Bailey Island
About Cribstone Lobster
Working towards a sustainable future for Maine's Blue Economy
Cribstone Lobster is rooted at Cook’s Lobster Pound on Bailey Island, Maine — a working waterfront where local boats land their catch, lobster is sorted and held, fuel keeps boats moving, and the day’s business still happens on the wharf. Our online store is one way to share that catch beyond the dock, but the larger purpose is to keep this place active: supporting local harvesters, serving wholesale and retail customers, and preserving a piece of Maine’s working waterfront for the future.
Bailey IslandRooted on the working waterfront in Harpswell, Maine.
Local BoatsBuying lobster from fishermen and moving it through a real pound.
Direct ShippingLive Maine lobster packed for overnight delivery.
What We Do at the Wharf
A lobster pound, wholesale source, local shop, and fuel stop.
What is a Lobster Pound?
Wholesale Lobster Sales
Restaurants, markets, and wholesale customers can contact us about live lobster availability, boat-run product, and seasonal supply.
Work with usLive Lobster On Site
Stop by the pound for live lobster when available. Seasonal hours and availability can change with landings, weather, and demand.
Local pickup infoFuel for Boaters
Cook’s Lobster Pound supports boaters and fishermen with practical wharf services, including fuel access.
Fuel informationOrder Live Lobster Online
Choose your lobster size.
Live lobster is packed for overnight delivery from Bailey Island. Choose the size you want, select a quantity, then choose an available delivery date from the calendar.
Minimum order: Please order at least two lobsters for regular live-lobster products. Boat Run is sold as a 20 lb box.
1 Lb. Maine Lobster
A classic small Maine lobster: sweet, manageable, and ideal for a first lobster dinner or a lobster-roll meal.
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1.25 Pound Lobster
The everyday Maine lobster size: a little more meat while still easy to cook, crack, and serve.
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1.5 Pound Live Lobster
A generous lobster dinner size with more tail, claw, and knuckle meat for a special meal.
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2 Pound Live Lobster
A larger hard-shell lobster for customers who want a big centerpiece lobster dinner.
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20 Pound "Boat Run"
Boat run means the lobsters are not sorted into one exact size. You receive a mixed 20 lb box based on what the boats are landing, packed for overnight shipping.
View productOvernight delivery with ShipFare
Live lobster must move quickly. Customers choose their lobster size and quantity, then use the ShipFare delivery-date calendar in the cart before checkout. Shipping costs and available delivery dates are calculated through ShipFare, based on the delivery address and overnight service availability.
Cook with Confidence
Every live lobster order includes simple instructions for storing, cooking, cracking, and serving your lobster. We’ll walk you through what to do when the box arrives, how to keep the lobsters cold before cooking, how long to steam or boil them, and the easiest way to get the meat from the shell.
- Keep them cold. Store live lobsters in the refrigerator, covered with damp newspaper or seaweed. Do not store them in fresh water.
- Boil or steam. Use heavily salted water and a large pot with room for steam to circulate.
- Eat simply. Crack claws, knuckles, and tail. Serve with melted butter, lemon, and plenty of napkins.
New to live lobster?
We’ll keep the instructions simple: receive the box, keep the lobsters cold, cook them the day they arrive, and enjoy them like you’re at a Maine wharf.
From the Wharf
News, recipes, lobster tips, and Bailey Island stories.
Use the blog for shipping updates, cooking advice, lobster education, wharf news, seasonal notes, and stories from Cook’s Lobster Pound.
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