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Black drum and red drum bites can peak on warm nights with peeler baits—heavy tackle and patient rails beat kid-sized spot rods. Buy peelers early; sellouts hit tournament and holiday weekends. Release oversized breeding fish per current charts.
Sources: 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.
