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Captains approach bird schools from downwind, kill motors early, and let anglers cast into edges—driving through blitzes spooks fish and risks swimmer traffic near the Inlet. U.S. Coast Guard rules apply in crowded nearshore lanes summer weekends.
Sources: U.S. Coast Guard · 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.
