Answer
Ask the mate before you block fillet tables—hero shots on the gunwale work when fish are legal and the crew is ready. Tip extra when mates hold fish for multiple angles; never delay cleaning in July heat.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Maryland DNR · Town of Ocean City
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.
