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Pier panfish need 48-quart minimum; head-boat weekends want 65–120 quarts for mate fillets. Measure trunk length before booking tuna trips. Soft coolers fail on long dock hauls.
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.
