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Small hooks with clam strips, squid bits, or grass-shrimp pieces on bottom rigs catch blowfish near pilings and bay edges—light tackle beats heavy drum gear. Double-hook rigs let kids feel steady nibbles. Fresh bait outfishes frozen on calm bay evenings.
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.
