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Local pier culture—especially fall spot and drum—tracks moon brightness and night feeding windows alongside tide. Offshore tuna and billfish lean more on bait and water temperature. Treat moon phase as one variable paired with tide movement and recent reports.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City · NOAA Fisheries
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.
