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Atlantic bonito runs often coincide with late summer and early fall nearshore pelagic activity—weeks shift with Gulf Stream proximity and bait availability. Local tackle shops and charter docks post reports when trolling spoons starts producing.
Sources: National Weather Service · 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.
