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Live bloodworms, mullet, and spot outperform frozen for picky pier bites; frozen squid and bunker chunks work for surf drum when tides move. Aerated buckets need battery pumps on hot dashboards. Buy live the morning of, not the arrival night.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City
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.
