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Maryland regulates gigging and spearing separately from hook-and-line—gear limits, seasons, and area closures apply. Most tourists use rods from piers or charters instead of spotlight gigs on bay flats. Verify current DNR charts before planning specialty trips.
Sources: Maryland DNR
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.
