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Working the Water

Phillips is proud to source our MSC-Certified lobster from dedicated lobstermen and women who devote their lives to the catch every season.

Catch Country: Canada
Catch Zone: FAO 21


Captain John W. MacDonald standing next to lobster traps.
Captain John W. MacDonald

Captain John W. MacDonald is a seasoned lobsterman with over 40 years of experience, having started his career in 1962. Lobstering runs deep in Captain John’s family: his father and grandfather were also lobstermen, and his family has worked the waters since the 1800s. His boat, the Hazel W., is named after the wife of the boat’s previous owner, from whom he purchased the boat in 1993.

Captain John is passionate about his work and relishes a great day of catching lobster. His daily routine begins every morning at 4:30am and involves dropping over 300 lobster traps with the help of his two-man crew. Despite the frigid cold early in the season, Captain John remains dedicated to his craft.

Captain John’s wife handles all the computer work and licensing, as Captain John says he is too stubborn to do it himself.

Stay tuned for an interview with Captain John!


Captain James “Jake” Champion

Meet Captain James “Jake” Champion, a lobsterman from Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Captain Jake catches lobster aboard his boat, North Shore Surfer. His son Cory is also a lobsterman.

Stay tuned for more information about Captain Jake!


Captain Cody Champion

Meet Captain Cody Champion, a lobsterman from Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Captain Cody catches lobster aboard his boat, Air ‘N’ Sea. His father Jake is also a lobsterman.

Stay tuned for more information about Captain Cody!


New from Phillips: Pasteurized Lobster Meat!

Hand-picked from fresh, wild-caught, sustainably sourced North Atlantic lobsters that have been fully pasteurized to ensure premium quality and safety.

Our premium lobster meat, consisting of claw and knuckle meat, has a sweet, delicate flavor and firm texture. Perfect for a variety of dishes, including lobster rolls, lobster bisque, lobster dips and lobster mac & cheese.

Click here to learn more about our Pasteurized Lobster Meat!