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Recreational crab pots must follow DNR rules on numbering, placement, and tending—abandoned pots become “ghost gear” that harms wildlife. Stay out of marked navigation channels. Local tackle shops can explain legal recreational setups.
Sources: Maryland DNR
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
