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Legal surf beaches outside Ocean City Beach Patrol swim flags see bluefish when schools push bait to shore—metal spoons, plugs, and cut bait work with wire leaders. Incoming tides and evening light often beat midday glare. 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.
