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Night surf casts for striped bass and blues track moon and swell—bright nights alter how fish approach lit foam. Always fish legal seasons and sizes. Rip current risk does not drop because moon looks pretty.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · 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.
