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Maryland DNR sets minimum keeper lengths, slot or size windows, daily creel limits, and seasonal closures for red drum and black drum—verify the current chart because rules update with stock assessments. Measure total length carefully. Some drum are catch-and-release only in certain periods.
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.
