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Fish-finder rigs with heavy sinkers and circle hooks present crab baits on legal surf beaches outside Ocean City Beach Patrol swim flags—incoming tides often beat slack water near structure. Sand spikes hold rods while you rebait. Never cast toward swimmers.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Maryland DNR · Town of 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.
