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High bulkheads and deep water make hand-landing keepers risky—ring nets lowered on rope protect fish and fingers. Share net duty on family trips. Practice before the first big croaker hits; tangled nets frustrate crowded rails.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · 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.
