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Spot are prized panfish and double as cut bait for larger predators—small-hook pier nights fill buckets fast. Separate keeper limits for table spot from bait use rules in your cooler plan. Bloody cut spot scents drum and flounder rigs.
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.
