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Rail fishing keeps children away from surf undertow while they learn to cast—still supervise hooks and excited cross-casts. Morning trips beat midday heat on unshaded decks. Teach kids to yield rail space to anglers fighting fish; pier etiquette matters as much as beach manners.
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.
