Answer
Start with spot and blowfish where limits teach measuring—celebrate release as success when fish are shorts. Gloves and pliers protect small hands. Explain why rays and sharks need adult handling even when kids hook them.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Maryland DNR · Ocean City Beach Patrol
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.
