Answer
Night hook-and-line still requires appropriate Maryland credentials for most anglers 16 and older—darkness does not create exemptions. Charters may cover passengers under vessel licenses; shore anglers carry proof. Separate gigging and spearing rules apply where allowed.
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.
