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Recreational clamming is allowed only on designated public bottoms in Maryland Coastal Bays with a valid license and during open seasons—maps change with water quality closures. Isle of Wight Bay and Assawoman Bay margins near Worcester County access points are common starting points, not the guarded ocean swim beach. Never dig in posted sanctuary, lease, or restoration zones.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Maryland Coastal Bays Program · 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.
