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Drop to knees or sit on board for hooksets when wind ripples bay surface—standing through chop causes hook injuries and falls. Experienced anglers switch to kayak fishing on windy weeks.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Maryland DNR · Atlantic General Hospital
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.
