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Friday bridge backups collide with eager anglers crossing for weekend sessions—build buffer time if you fish the same day you arrive. Tournament and October spot weekends multiply delays. Dawn crossings beat checkout Sunday crushes when possible.
Sources: MDOT SHA · Town of Ocean City · 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.
