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Inflated blowfish stress easily—wet hands, quick dehooking, and gentle returns over pier nets beat squeezing air out. Do not keep shorts for practice cleaning. Toxin organs make careless handling risky for anglers, not just fish.
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.
