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Bait and tackle shops and some marinas sell common crab baits; ask staff what is working that week. Store bait on ice and dispose of scraps properly. Do not clean crabs in hotel sinks if rules forbid it.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Visit Ocean City · MD 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.
