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West Ocean City and Inlet-area shops stock live eels when cobia and rockfish seasons peak—call ahead on holiday weekends because supply sells out. Aerated buckets and cool storage extend life in rental kitchens only if property rules allow bait tanks.
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.
