Cold Climate Corn Chowder Buying good Lobster Buy from a reputable dealer, so you know the lobster has been freshly caught. Fresh lobster is good lobster. Then look for a feisty fellow that shows lots of movement and puts up plenty of fight.
Chances are the lobster has benn in captivity for a few days.
Elastics won't leave marks on a newly captured crustacean. Check the shell. If it's cracked, don't buy it. Chipped shells are acceptable, but cracked lobsters are damaged and will be leaking fluid, says Clark. It still may be edible, says Clark.