Florida Spiny Lobster in Fort Pierce — Whole, Tails, Season & Cooking

Florida spiny lobster have no large claws — the sweet, firm meat is in the tail. When local boats are landing, choose Whole, per lb. or Tail only, per lb. at Pelican Seafood Company in Fort Pierce (since 1978). Every online order is 1 lb or more. Pick your format below, or call (772) 461-2797 to hold a few pounds.

Where to buy Florida spiny lobster in Fort Pierce

Buy fresh Florida spiny lobster by the pound at our specialty market: 735 N US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL. Order on this page for pickup, browse the lobster collection, or visit the Fort Pierce seafood market page for hours and what we sell. Prefer clawed cold-water lobster instead? See live Maine lobsters.

Whole vs tail-only (how to choose)

Whole, per lb.

Full Florida spiny lobster for roasting, steaming, or making stock from the body. More prep at home — you work the whole animal, then pull the tail meat.

Tail only, per lb.

Faster path to the main meat for broiling, grilling, or steaming. Spiny lobster have no large claw meat, so the tail is the prize.

Online minimum

Every online order is 1 lb or more. Call (772) 461-2797 if you want a few pounds held for pickup.

Florida lobster season (and availability)

Regular season

Florida’s regular commercial/recreational season for spiny lobster runs August 6 through March 31. Confirm current rules with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: lobster facts and the recreational lobster page.

Sport / mini-season (context only)

The two-day sport (mini) season is the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday of July — that’s recreational dive news, not a market how-to. This page is for buying at the shop. See FWC for harvest rules; we don’t give bag-limit advice as legal counsel.

When the boats are landing

Stock still varies day to day. If this product shows out online, call the shop — we never invent “always in stock.”

How to cook Florida spiny lobster at home

Keep refrigerated and cook promptly. Contains shellfish.

Broil (tails)

Split or open the tail as preferred, brush with garlic butter and lemon, and broil until the meat is opaque and just cooked through. Finish with more butter and lemon.

Grill

Grill shell-on or split, brush with butter, and cook until the meat is opaque. Butter finish at the end.

Steam / boil (especially whole)

Steam or gently boil until the meat is opaque — a good path for whole lobster. Don’t overcook; pull when the flesh turns from translucent to white and firm.

Serve

Drawn butter, lemon, and simple sides keep the sweet Florida flavor front and center.

Florida spiny vs live Maine vs lobster meat

Florida spiny (this product)

No large claws; tail-forward; sold per pound whole or tails; seasonal when boats are landing.

Live Maine

Clawed cold-water lobster sold each (1–7 lb sizes on that page): Live Maine Lobsters.

Maine lobster meat (2 lb)

Picked meat for rolls, pasta, and recipes — no live cook: Maine Lobster Meat, 2 lb.

Pickup and seafood delivery

Pickup

Order ahead for pickup at 735 N US Hwy 1. Hours: Monday–Saturday 9am–7pm, Sunday 10:30am–7pm. Call to hold.

Local delivery

See seafood delivery — free within 25 miles on $249+ orders, next-day Tuesday–Saturday when ordered by 2pm ET. Choose Local Delivery at checkout when it appears; if not, call or email to arrange. Ask whether your lobster order qualifies for the van — we don’t promise national FedEx/UPS shipping.

FAQ

Where can I buy Florida spiny lobster in Fort Pierce?

At Pelican Seafood Company, 735 N US Hwy 1 — order this product online for pickup or call (772) 461-2797. See our Fort Pierce seafood market page and lobster collection.

What’s the difference between whole and tail-only?

Whole is the full lobster (more prep, great for steam/roast and stock). Tail only is the main meat, ready for broil, grill, or steam. Spiny lobster have no large claws.

When is Florida spiny lobster in season?

Regular season is August 6 through March 31 (FWC). Pelican stocks when boats are landing — call if online shows out.

How do I cook Florida spiny lobster?

Broil with garlic butter, grill, or steam/boil until the meat is opaque. Serve with lemon and drawn butter. Keep cold and cook promptly.

Florida spiny vs Maine — what does Pelican sell?

This page is Florida spiny (whole or tails by the pound). We also sell live Maine lobsters by each and Maine lobster meat.

Can I pick up same day or get local delivery?

Order ahead for pickup during store hours, or ask about local delivery on the seafood delivery page (25-mile / $249+ / next-day Tue–Sat / 2pm ET cutoff when Local Delivery shows at checkout).

Ready to order? Choose Whole or Tail only above, add to cart for Fort Pierce pickup, or call (772) 461-2797 to hold. Prefer clawed cold-water? Compare live Maine lobsters.