Premium Southern Rock Lobster supplied live and direct to buyer
The LCFC's Members catch and supply premium Southern Rock Lobster (Jaus edwardsii) wild-caught in the cold, clean waters of the Southern Ocean. Distinguished for its imposing appearance, the Southern Rock Lobster is a cold-water spiny lobster prized for its firm, sweet flesh and delicate flavour.
The LCFC is renowned for, and prides itself on, supplying the highest quality product to our various domestic and international markets and customers.
BULK PURCHASE SOUTHERN ROCK LOBSTER FROM LCFC
Worldwide exporters of live Australian Southern Rock Lobster
The Limestone Coast Fishermen's Co-operative is a licensed and DAFF approved exporter of premium quality Australian Southern Rock Lobster.
Known as the 'Finest in the World' our wild-caught Australian Southern Rock Lobster comes live and direct from fishermen to buyer, ensuring the freshest and finest quality possible.
With live lobster holdings in Beachport and Port MacDonnell SA, and a membership that spans the seven ports across the Limestone Coast, we have the capacity to supply large volumes of lobster to buyers all over the world.
From exports by the tonne into China, to Australian wholesale supply, whatever your Southern Rock Lobster requirements are, the LCFC has the processing and supply capability to meet your demands.
Lobster Size Grades
The LCFC supplies Southern Rock Lobster in a range of Size Grades. They are as follows:
Grade | Weight |
|---|---|
A | < 0.6kg |
B | 0.6kg - 0.8kg |
C | 0.8kg - 1.0kg |
D | 1.0kg - 1.5kg |
E- | 1.5kg - 2.0kg |
E+ | 2.0kg - 2.5kg |
F | 2.5kg + |
Lobster Forms, Packaging & Pricing
The LCFC has the capability to export world-wide, and supply domestically, in a range of product forms. Predominantly though, we supply in LIVE form. The majority of our export shipments depart from Melbourne airport, but we also have the option to utilise Adelaide airport as required.
If you require product forms other than live, or if you have any additional packaging requirements, we would be pleased to discuss this with you. Pricing is generally negotiated on a per-shipment basis. We always strive to provide competitive pricing for our customers.
Lobster Seasonality
The South Australian Southern Zone Rock Lobster fishing season runs from 1 September to 31 May each year, with the bulk of the catch landed between 15 September and 31 March. Regardless, the LCFC aims to be able to supply year-round by working with affiliated fishermen from Southern Rock Lobster fishing zones in Victoria and Tasmania.
Sustainably Sourced Lobster
Our fishermen operate out of the seven ports along the Limestone Coast including Cape Jaffa, Robe, Beachport, Southend, Blackfellows Caves, Carpenter Rocks and Port MacDonnell. This is the South Australian Southern Zone Rock Lobster Fishery, a highly successful and sustainably managed fishery, utilising the pot gear-type, which has been under quota management since 1990.
Wild-caught from the Southern Ocean coastline
The wild and rugged Southern Ocean coastline is our place. Generations of fishermen who make up the LCFC call the Limestone Coast home. The unspoiled beauty and untamed ocean wilderness is reflected in the unsurpassed quality of the Southern Rock Lobster they catch and supply.