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Pre-set camera settings, wet hands, and immediate return beat extended grip-and-grin sessions on 90-degree pier afternoons. Support large fish horizontally; never hang heavy drum by gills for Instagram. Skip photos when release fish show exhaustion.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Maryland DNR
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.
