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Maryland DNR sets minimum keeper length, daily creel limits, and seasonal rules on the current chart—verify before keeping fish. Size structures protect spawning aggregations on nearshore reefs. Measure total length carefully; borderline fish should be released.
Sources: Maryland DNR
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.
