Answer
When schools push bait to the surface, fast retrieves with small metal jigs and Gotcha-style lures beat slow bottom fishing—wire leaders prevent bite-offs. Party boats chum and cast; private boats troll until marks appear.
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.
