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Ground menhaden or bunker chum near buoys and wrecks can hold cobia in the slick—too much chum attracts sharks and cownose rays. Captains chum conservatively while sight-casting. Check current regulations on chum use near swim zones and inlets.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City · U.S. Coast Guard
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.
