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Surf night fishing requires legal access zones away from guarded swim areas and municipal rules on hours—sand spikes and glow rigs help. Shuffle feet for rays; never fish through crowds of night swimmers. Separate Town beach policies from Assateague permits.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · 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.
