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The Chesapeake Bay & Coastal Sport Fishing license covers most visitor surf, pier, and inshore bay contexts around Ocean City—verify current DNR product names online. Offshore species may still fall under the same credential, but federal permits apply to highly migratory species in some contexts. Read the chart for your dates.
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.
