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Captains anchor or drift over reef balls, rubble, and decommissioned vessels where sea bass stack—jigs tipped with squid or clam strips bounce off bottom while mates watch sonar marks. Early morning departures beat afternoon Inlet traffic. Respect wreck etiquette: do not anchor in other boats’ chum lines.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City · U.S. Coast Guard
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.
