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Inlet jaws combine chop, current, and heavy traffic—reserve for skilled anglers with escort awareness and dawn timing. Most visitors should fish sheltered bay coves instead of fighting rip near jetties.
Sources: U.S. Coast Guard · 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.
