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Maryland recreational licenses cover most Inlet hook-and-line from rails and shore—charter passengers follow boat policies but shore anglers carry their own proof. Chesapeake versus Atlantic license nuances trip border visitors; screenshot DNR guidance before you fish.
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.
