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Bulls carry blunt heads and often exceed twenty pounds; cows are slimmer with rounded profiles—both eat well, but regulations may treat size classes differently. Photographers love bull colors when boats gaff legal fish. Release undersized fish quickly with wet hands.
Sources: NOAA Fisheries · 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.
