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Flounder strike and settle on bottom—wait for the rod tip to load, then lift firmly without horsing. Drift boats teach cadence; surf anglers watch line slack. Undersized fish should be released with wet hands.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Visit 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.
