Answer
DNR sets minimum keeper size and daily creel limits that update in regulation pamphlets—measure total length and keep only legal counts. Undersized croaker should be released with wet hands. Natural Resources Police check coolers on busy pier nights.
Sources: 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.
