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Inlet corridors and West Ocean City marine rows combine dedicated bait counters with tackle shops that sell live wells—Coastal Highway grocers stock frozen squid but not always live mullet. Map the closest aerated bait before dawn pier trips.
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.
