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Rockfish is Maryland’s official state fish—the striped bass (Morone saxatilis)—prized in Chesapeake and Coastal Bays for sport and table quality. Ocean City visitors encounter them in bay channels, near the Inlet structure, and on seasonal charter boats. Regulations are strict and change annually.
Sources: 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.
