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Fish-finder rigs with cut mullet, menhaden, or peeler crab on circle hooks present bait in the wash on legal surf beaches outside swim flags—incoming tides often outperform slack water. Sand spikes free hands for rebaiting. Never cast toward swimmers.
Sources: Ocean City Beach Patrol · Maryland DNR · Town of 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.
