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Black sea bass (Centropristis striata) are stout reef fish prized for mild white fillets—adults live on wrecks, artificial reefs, and hard bottom within a short run of Ocean City Inlet. They are not the same as striped bass (rockfish) or freshwater bass. Identification matters before keeping fish.
Sources: Maryland DNR · NOAA Fisheries · 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.
