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Peak summer often brings heavy crabs and busy dining rooms—supply still shifts with weather and harvest. Shoulder weeks may mean lighter crabs but shorter waits. Ask whether crabs are local Chesapeake Bay, Gulf, or mixed sourcing when transparency matters.
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.
