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Nonresident Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing licenses cost more than resident annual passes—short-trip visitors should compare 7-day or annual options against trip length. Delaware and Virginia licenses do not substitute on Maryland waters. Budget licenses into vacation fishing math.
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.
