can be purchased from four primary sources: , supermarkets with live tanks , online delivery services , and direct from wharves or piers in coastal regions. 1. Online Delivery Services (Nationwide)

If you are located in a coastal area, purchasing locally often yields the highest freshness and lowest prices.

Buying directly from fishers (e.g., in Swampscott, MA or Nova Scotia) can cost as little as $6.00–$6.99 per lb .

Independent mongers like Halifax Fish Market (~$23/lb) or Weymouth Lobster Pound typically offer better quality than general supermarkets.