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American eels face coastwide management attention—follow Maryland limits, report commercial harvest if applicable, and avoid wasting live bait. Glass eels and elvers have strict rules unrelated to visitor cobia trips. Release incidental catches when retention is prohibited.
Sources: Maryland DNR · NOAA Fisheries · Maryland Coastal Bays Program
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.
