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A few dozen worms, clam backup, and ice often land under a modest family budget—live eels and peelers cost more per trip. Buy only what tonight’s tide needs; wasted bait smells up rental cars. Split a bloodworm order among two families to cut waste.
Sources: 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.
