Answer
Tackle shops near the Inlet, Coastal Highway, and West Ocean City sell bait, terminal tackle, and local advice. Summer hours expand; winter hours shrink.
Ask what is biting and which rigs match today’s clarity and wind. Buy ice capacity for the ride home if you keep fish.
Pair shop intel with license compliance.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · 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.
