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Many waterfront bait and tackle shops add coffee, sandwiches, or chowder cups for dawn crews—hours track fishing traffic, not Boardwalk nightlife. Combo bait-and-bite stops save one parking hunt. Cash policies are common.
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.
