Answer
Ice bed, fish flat in bags, ice blanket, repeat—never stack warm fillets on each other without ice between. Whole fish need belly ice; mate fillets need flat layers. Shade lid in parking.
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.
