Ocean City Red Drum · Ocean City, Maryland

Red drum in Coastal Bays?

Answer

Kayak and small-boat anglers probe Isle of Wight and Assawoman grass edges when red drum cruise shallow flats—quiet approaches beat loud motor traffic. Respect no-wake zones near marinas. Tides move fish along channel drops adjacent to surf zones.

Sources: Maryland Coastal Bays Program · 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.