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Maryland Department of Natural Resources regulates spearfishing methods, seasons, and gear statewide—coastal bays and Atlantic waters near Ocean City fall under those rules. Read current DNR sport fishing guides; summaries on social media are often wrong.
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.
