Indian Ocean Rock Lobster Pty Ltd

With a wealth of knowledge of the sea, in 2008 the Thompson family expanded their fishing operation, creating Indian Ocean Rock Lobster, a lobster receival and processing facility. Now re-branded, Lobster Shack, the family-owned and operated company produces premium grade lobster, including live & value-added products supplying both domestic and international markets.

Our lobsters are wild-capture from the pristine waters of the ‘A’ Class Marine Park Reserve which surrounds our home port of Cervantes, Western Australia. The fishery and processing factory is MSC accredited as being sustainably managed, which ensures on-going, long-term supplies of high quality seafood.

The daily catch is transferred into seawater holding tanks aboard our modern, custom-built boats. The lobsters are landed at the pier just metres from our unique handling and processing facility on the shore. We research and implement best practice to minimise stress and damage to stock during the catching phase, ensuring the highest quality lobster is received.

In addition to processing, the Lobster Shack has grown to include a 700 seat oceanfront seafood restaurant, offering both factory & boat tours providing tourists with the complete lobster experience.

With a view to the future that is very bright indeed, the Thompson family continue to build on the tradition of teamwork, resilience and absolute respect for the ocean.